Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMarco Silva’s departure brings an end to his five-year spell at the club (Ben Whitley/PA)Marco Silva is set to leave his position as Fulham head coach this summer, bringing an end to his five-year spell at the club. His departure follows stalled contract negotiations, with reports indicating he is on the verge of returning to Portugal to manage Benfica. Silva's tenure saw him re-establish Fulham in the Premier League, achieving promotion and securing multiple mid-table finishes, including a club-record points tally. In an open letter to supporters, Silva expressed his gratitude, stating that Fulham will always remain in his heart. Fulham owner Shahid Khan thanked Silva for his contributions and confirmed the club is preparing to appoint a new head coach in due course. In fullMarco Silva to leave Fulham this summer after rejecting contractThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Marco Silva set for Fulham exit ahead of potential Benfica move
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMarco Silva’s departure brings an end to his five-year spell at the club (Ben Whitley/PA)Marco Silva is set to leave his position as Fulham head coach this summer, bringing an end to his five-year spell at the club. His departure follows stalled contract negotiations, with reports indicating he is on the verge of returning to Portugal to manage Benfica. Silva's tenure saw him re-establish Fulham in the Premier League, achieving promotion and securing multiple mid-table finishes, including a club-record points tally. In an open letter to supporters, Silva expressed his gratitude, stating that Fulham will always remain in his heart. Fulham owner Shahid Khan thanked Silva for his contributions and confirmed the club is preparing to appoint a new head coach in due course. In fullMarco Silva to leave Fulham this summer after rejecting contractThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
