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

Benfica is in advanced talks to appoint Marco Silva as their new head coach. Learn more about the potential move for the Fulham manager.

Fulham coach Marco Silva is leaving the Premier League club after five years in charge. The Lisbon native is reportedly a target for Portuguese giant Benfica.

The Portuguese will leave after guiding the club to back-to-back 11th-placed finishes in the Premier League.

Fulham have announced that Marco Silva is leaving after five years as their head coach

June 2 : Head coach Marco Silva will leave Fulham in the close season after five years in charge, the Premier League club said on Tuesday."Fulham and Marco were an excellent fit…

June 2 : Head coach Marco Silva will leave Fulham in the close season after guiding the club back to the Premier League and establishing them as a stable top-flight side over his…

Silva is reportedly on the verge of returning to Portugal to take charge of Benfica

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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 tem sido associado, pela imprensa portuguesa, como principal candidato para uma possível sucessão a José Mourinho no cargo de treinador do Benfica.

Fulham are now searching for a new manager following official confirmation that Marco Silva will depart Craven Cottage in order to succeed Jose Mourinho at Benfica

Silva, 48, has agreed a two year deal with the option of a further year with the Portuguese club.