Marco Silva agrees Benfica move to replace Mourinho

Marco Silva agrees Benfica move to replace Mourinho

Marco Silva is on the verge of leaving Fulham to take over at Benfica, after reportedly reaching a verbal agreement to succeed Jose Mourinho.

According to talkSPORT, the Portuguese team turned to Silva after their preferred target, Ruben Amorim, was unwilling to accept the role.

Despite Fulham offering a lucrative new deal worth around 38 million per year over three years to keep him at Craven Cottage, the tactician has opted for a return to Portugal on a lower salary package of roughly 34 million annually.

The 48-year-old has already taken steps toward the move, including reportedly purchasing property near Lisbon.

Silva has enjoyed a successful spell in London since arriving in 2021, guiding Fulham back to the Premier League and establishing them as a stable top-flight side, including a record 54-point season and a Carabao Cup semi-final appearance.