Marco Silva nearing agreement to join Benfica from Fulham
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Fulham head coach Marco Silva is in advanced discussions to take over at Benfica, with an agreement reportedly close. Silva's contract with Fulham is set to expire this month, and while the club has offered him a renewal, he has yet to accept. Benfica seeks a new manager following Jose Mourinho's departure to Real Madrid, where he signed a three-year deal. Silva joined Fulham in July 2021 and successfully guided them back to the Premier League in his first season.
- •Silva's contract with Fulham expires this month.
- •Fulham has offered a contract renewal but no acceptance yet.
- •Benfica seeks a replacement for Jose Mourinho.
- •Mourinho left Benfica for Real Madrid after a short tenure.
- •Silva led Fulham to 11th place in the Premier League last season.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Silva leaves Fulham to replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Silva leaves Fulham after 5 years coaching Premier League club
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Silva to leave Fulham with Benfica agreement nearly in place
- 3:39 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fulham confirm Marco Silva is leaving as head coach amid Benfica interest
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Silva close to joining Benfica
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Fulham boss Silva close to Benfica agreement
- 11:41 AMBBC Sport — Fulham boss Silva close to Benfica agreement
"Fulham coach Marco Silva is leaving the Premier League club after five years in charge, the sides confirmed Tuesday. The Lisbon native is reportedly a target for Portuguese giant Benfica as a replacement for Jose Mourinho, who it is widely speculated is about to return to Real Madrid. “Fulham and Marco were an excellent fit for five seasons, but change is inevitable in this game, and we’ve accordingly prepared for this moment,” said owner Shahid Khan, adding that the club was an “extraordinarily attractive destination for an incoming head coach."
"Silva had been in charge at Fulham for five years Benfica poised to lose José Mourinho for Madrid job Fulham have announced that Marco Silva is leaving after five years as their head coach. The Portuguese is wanted by Benfica, who are poised to lose José Mourinho to Real Madrid. “Fulham and Marco were an excellent fit for five seasons, but change is inevitable in this game, and we’ve accordingly prepared for this moment,” Fulham’s owner, Shahid Khan, said. Continue reading...
"Fulham manager Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take over at Benfica following the departure of Jose Mourinho, according to the BBC. Mourinho is set to become Real Madrid manager immin...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:15 PMMarco Silva leaves Fulham to replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica
Marco Silva has left Fulham after five years ahead of becoming the next Benfica manager. Fulham confirmed on Tuesday evening that Silva will leave his role as head coach when his contract expires at ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:34 PMMarco Silva leaves Fulham after 5 years coaching Premier League club
Fulham coach Marco Silva is leaving the Premier League club after five years in charge, the sides confirmed Tuesday. The Lisbon native is reportedly a target for Portuguese giant Benfica as a replacement for Jose Mourinho, who it is widely speculated is about to return to Real Madrid. “Fulham and Marco were an excellent fit for five seasons, but change is inevitable in this game, and we’ve accordingly prepared for this moment,” said owner Shahid Khan, adding that the club was an “extraordinarily attractive destination for an incoming head coach."
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:17 PMMarco Silva to leave Fulham with Benfica agreement nearly in place
Maroc Silva is officially set to leave Fulham after five fantastic seasons this summer, the club confirmed on Tuesday, with the Portuguese manager reportedly close to being appointed new Benfica boss.
- The Guardian SportJun 2, 2026, 3:39 PMFulham confirm Marco Silva is leaving as head coach amid Benfica interest
Silva had been in charge at Fulham for five years Benfica poised to lose José Mourinho for Madrid job Fulham have announced that Marco Silva is leaving after five years as their head coach. The Portuguese is wanted by Benfica, who are poised to lose José Mourinho to Real Madrid. “Fulham and Marco were an excellent fit for five seasons, but change is inevitable in this game, and we’ve accordingly prepared for this moment,” Fulham’s owner, Shahid Khan, said. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:20 PMMarco Silva close to joining Benfica
Fulham manager Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take over at Benfica following the departure of Jose Mourinho, according to the BBC. Mourinho is set to become Real Madrid manager immin...
- BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 11:41 AMFulham boss Silva close to Benfica agreement
Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:41 AMFulham boss Silva close to Benfica agreement
Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.
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