Marco Silva has left Fulham after five years ahead of becoming the next Benfica manager.
Fulham confirmed on Tuesday evening that Silva will leave his role as head coach when his contract expires at the end of this month.
In an open letter to the supporters, Silva wrote: “To our fans – I asked you, from day one, to always be with us. And that’s what you did these past five years. We achieved a lot together.
“My staff and I always felt your support. It will never be forgotten. Fulham will always be in my heart, and sooner or later I will be back at Craven Cottage.”
Marco Silva leaves Fulham to replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica
Silva has reportedly agreed a three-year deal, with the option of an additional year, to succeed Jose Mourinho in the dugout at Benfica. Mourinho is expected to return to Real Madrid, if Florentino Perez is re-elected as club president.
Fulham chairman Shahid Khan paid tribute to the departing Silva, calling the Portuguese tactician an “excellent fit” for the club over the past five seasons. Khan added that a replacement will be appointed in a “timely but deliberate manner”.
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