Title: Marco Silva Nears Deal to Return to Benfica

Fulham manager Marco Silva is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a move to take over at Benfica. Although his current tenure at Craven Cottage is scheduled to conclude this month, no formal announcement regarding his departure has been made. While Fulham has presented the 48-year-old with a contract extension, he has not yet agreed to the terms. Meanwhile, talks between Silva and the Portuguese giants have advanced considerably in recent days, placing a potential agreement just within reach.

Benfica is seeking to replace Jose Mourinho, who departed the club to accept a three-year position as head coach at Real Madrid. Mourinho, 63, returned to Benfica for a second stint in September and steered the team to a third-place finish in the Primeira Liga.

Silva originally arrived at Fulham in July 2021 from Everton. In his debut season, he successfully led the squad back to the Premier League after their relegation to the Championship the previous year. Last season, the Cottagers secured an 11th-place finish in the top flight, accumulating 52 points, which was identical to Chelsea’s total.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-02 12:12:20 UTC