Marco Silva announces departure from Fulham after five successful years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Marco Silva will leave Fulham following his five-year tenure at Craven Cottage, as announced today. Silva joined the club in July 2021 after their relegation to the Championship and played a key role in their immediate return to the Premier League in April 2022. With his contract expiring this month, he plans to join Benfica. In an open letter to fans, Silva expressed his appreciation for the support received throughout his time, stating that Fulham will always hold a special place in his heart and he hopes to return in the future.
- •Marco Silva joined Fulham in July 2021 after their Championship relegation.
- •He secured Fulham's immediate return to the Premier League in April 2022.
- •Silva's current contract at Fulham expires this month.
- •He is close to an agreement with Benfica for his next role.
- •Silva thanked fans and staff in an open letter, emphasizing Fulham as a family.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — 'Fulham is a family' - departing Silva's open letter
"Marco Silva has said "Fulham will always be in my heart" as it was announced he will leave the club following a five-year stay at Craven Cottage. The head coach joined the Whites on the three-year contract upon their relegation to the Championship in July 2021, before securing their immediate return to the Premier League in April 2022. With his current deal set expire this month, the 48-year-old has decided to move on, and is close to an agreement with Benfica.
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