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

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.