Tony Khan discusses search for new Fulham manager after Silva's departure
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Fulham's vice chairman Tony Khan confirmed the club is in search of a new manager following Marco Silva's unexpected departure. Khan stated that the board is engaged in discussions with several 'exciting candidates' to fill the position. He acknowledged the suddenness of Silva's decision, noting the former manager had previously indicated his desire to remain with the club. Fulham is actively working to secure a replacement, focusing on the future direction of the team as he expressed optimism about the ongoing conversations with potential candidates.
- •Marco Silva's departure from Fulham was unexpected for the board.
- •Tony Khan highlighted the existence of 'exciting candidates' for the role.
- •Khan communicated the ongoing efforts to find a new coach.
- •Silva had indicated he wanted to stay before his decision changed.
- 3:54 PMBBC Sport — Fulham 'really like' two candidates to replace Silva
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'Very exciting candidates' - Khan on Fulham boss search
"Fulham vice chairman and director of football operations, Tony Khan, says there are "exciting candidates" prepared to take over from Marco Silva. According to Khan, Silva's departure came as a shock to the Fulham board but the club are actively working on his replacement. "It's very important to look to the next step, being we have to bring in a new coach and it's something that we are working on," he told Fulham TV.
"Fulham have two leading candidates in mind to take over from former manager Marco Silva, says the club's vice-chairman and director of football operations Tony Khan.
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External links- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 3:54 PMFulham 'really like' two candidates to replace Silva
Fulham have two leading candidates in mind to take over from former manager Marco Silva, says the club's vice-chairman and director of football operations Tony Khan.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:30 PM'Very exciting candidates' - Khan on Fulham boss search
Fulham vice chairman and director of football operations, Tony Khan, says there are "exciting candidates" prepared to take over from Marco Silva. According to Khan, Silva's departure came as a shock to the Fulham board but the club are actively working on his replacement. "It's very important to look to the next step, being we have to bring in a new coach and it's something that we are working on," he told Fulham TV.
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