Fulham seeks successor for Marco Silva as summer planning begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Fulham is in the process of selecting a new head coach following Marco Silva's departure to Benfica. Owner Tony Khan emphasized the significance of the upcoming summer for the club, indicating that they are in advanced talks with candidates including Alvaro Arbeloa and Frank Lampard. Khan praised Silva's contributions over his four-year tenure, during which the team achieved notable league finishes. The club is focused on finding a replacement who can build on their recent stability and success.
- •Marco Silva left Fulham to become Benfica's head coach.
- •Tony Khan highlights the importance of summer planning for the club.
- •Candidates for the position include Alvaro Arbeloa and Frank Lampard.
- •Fulham enjoyed consistent league finishes under Silva's management.
- •Khan emphasized the search for a coach who brings positives to the club.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Candidates to succeed Silva 'both bring a lot of positives' - Khan
"Fulham owner Tony Khan says "it is an exciting and important summer for the football club" as he looks to appoint a successor to Marco Silva. Earlier in June, BBC Sport reported Fulham were in advanced talks with 43-year-old Spaniard Alvaro Arbeloa over the post, while Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has also been linked. The Cottagers are also known to have held talks with Kieran McKenna, who has since Ipswich Town following their promotion to the Premier League, saying he wanted a break to spend time with his family.
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