Sports News Report
League: EPLSport: SoccerCountry: EnglandCategory: Scores & Results

Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:10 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach
Summary

Marco Silva will take over as head coach of Benfica after the club formalized Jose Mourinho's departure to Real Madrid. Silva, who recently completed a five-year term at Fulham, is expected to sign a contract with Benfica lasting until the end of the 2027-28 season, with an option for an additional year. Mourinho's exit was announced alongside Silva's appointment, with Real Madrid agreeing to pay £13 million in compensation to Benfica. During Mourinho's tenure, Benfica finished third in the Primeira Liga while remaining unbeaten for the season. This move marks a significant change in leadership for both clubs as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Source Links
Yahoo SportsBBC Sport
Status Watch
  • •Silva to sign a contract until 2027-28 with Benfica
  • •Mourinho leaves Benfica for Real Madrid
  • •Real Madrid pays £13m in compensation to Benfica
  • •Mourinho led Benfica to third place in Primeira Liga
  • •Mourinho previously won three titles with Real Madrid
Latest Updates
  • 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Silva named Benfica Head Coach after Mourinho exit
  • 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Benfica appoint Marco Silva as Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid
  • 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Benfica appoint Marco Silva as Jose Mourinho’s successor
  • 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
  • 11:06 PMBBC Sport — Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
What they're saying
"

Benfica have announced former Fulham head coach Marco Silva has agreed a two-year contract to take over from the departing Jose Mourinho after Real Madrid met his €15 million ($17. 3 million) release clause.

"

Benfica have confirmed the appointment of Marco Silva as their new head coach, with the Portuguese manager signing a two-year contract that includes the option of a further season.The 48-year-old repl...

"

Marco Silva has been appointed Benfica’s new head coach. The Portuguese club confirmed the deal after Jose Mourinho’s departure for Real Madrid. It marks Silva’s return home after five years in ...

Related Teams & Leagues
Tottenham HotspurReal MadridAtletico MadridEvertonEPLSoccer

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days