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Silva Leaves Fulham for Benfica Job

Marco Silva has confirmed he's leaving Fulham as head coach, with multiple sources indicating he's nearing a deal to become Benfica's new manager.

Portuguese coach Marco Silva has stepped down as Fulham manager after two years in charge, the Premier League club confirmed on their website. Several media reports suggest Silva is closing in on the vacant managerial position at Benfica, which would see him work with Norwegian duo Andreas Schjelderup and Fredrik Aursnes who joined the Portuguese club recently. catcross.biz

Silva, 48, joined Fulham in 2021 and has previously managed Sporting CP, Olympiacos, Hull City, Watford, and Everton. The experienced coach has been working in English football since 2017.