Marco Silva set to leave Fulham amid Benfica interest
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Marco Silva will depart Fulham when his contract expires this summer after five seasons. The Portuguese head coach led the team to Championship victory in his first season and established Fulham in the Premier League. Silva has been linked with the Benfica managerial position, potentially replacing Jose Mourinho. Fulham finished 10th, 13th, and then two consecutive 11th-place finishes in the Premier League during his tenure.
- •Silva's contract at Fulham ends this summer.
- •He has been head coach for five seasons.
- •Fulham achieved mid-table finishes under his management.
- •Silva is linked with a move to Benfica.
- •He expressed gratitude to Fulham fans in his farewell message.
- 5:05 PMESPN Soccer — Fulham confirm Silva to leave club this summer
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Silva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Silva to leave Fulham as Benfica links grow
- 3:49 PMBBC Sport — Silva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Silva to leave Fulham this summer after rejecting contract
"Fulham manager Marco Silva has announced he will leave the Premier League club amid reports he is set to take charge at Portuguese side Benfica."Marco Silva leaves our club with my gratitude and best wishes.
"Fulham manager Marco Silva confirms he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.
"Fulham manager Marco Silva confirms he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJun 2, 2026, 5:05 PMFulham confirm Silva to leave club this summer
Fulham have confirmed that Marco Silva will be leaving the club this summer after a five-year stint at Craven Cottage.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:05 PMSilva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move
Fulham manager Marco Silva confirms he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:03 PMMarco Silva to leave Fulham as Benfica links grow
Fulham manager Marco Silva has announced he will leave the Premier League club amid reports he is set to take charge at Portuguese side Benfica."Marco Silva leaves our club with my gratitude and best wishes.
- BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 3:49 PMSilva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move
Fulham manager Marco Silva confirms he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:43 PMMarco Silva to leave Fulham this summer after rejecting contract
Silva is reportedly on the verge of returning to Portugal to take charge of Benfica
- Sky Sports—Silva to leave Fulham amid Benfica links
Marco Silva will leave Fulham when his contract expires this summer.
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