Marco Silva to Decide Future at Fulham Next Week Amid Benfica and Chelsea Links
Fulham boss Marco Silva has announced that he will make a decision regarding his future next week, as his contract at Craven Cottage is set to expire at the end of June. The 48-year-old Portuguese manager has been offered a new three-year deal by the club, who are eager to retain his services. Silva, who took charge of Fulham in 2021, has been linked to multiple high-profile roles, including the Chelsea managerial position before Xabi Alonso was appointed. Additionally, Benfica has emerged as a potential suitor, seeking a replacement for Jose Mourinho, who is set to join Real Madrid. Fulham's final match of the Premier League season is against Newcastle this Sunday. In his pre-match press conference, Silva addressed the speculation, stating, "I do not see the uncertainty surrounding me as an issue. I understand why you call it as an issue; I see it as a situation that we are at the end of a contract." He continued, "We have been talking to the football club and the football club is talking with us. I just have one offer on the table for me to think about. I understand my agent is speaking with the club, but I have an offer from a long, long time that we are talking about and that is Fulham Football Club." Silva's tenure has been notable, guiding Fulham from the Championship to the Premier League and achieving respectable finishes: 10th, 13th, and 11th in the top flight.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-22