BBC Sport6/2/2026Sports1 min read
Marco Silva Nears Agreement to Manage Benfica
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- Fulham head coach Marco Silva is reportedly close to an agreement to take over as manager at Benfica.
- His contract with Fulham expires this month, and despite a renewal offer, discussions with Benfica have progressed significantly.
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Why It Matters
Fulham head coach Marco Silva's contract is expiring this month. Fulham has offered him a renewal, but he has not yet accepted.
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Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.
Silva's contract at Craven Cottage is set to expire this month but as yet there has been no official confirmation of the 48-year-old's exit.
Fulham have offered their Portuguese boss a contract renewal but he is yet to accept.
And it is understood discussions have progressed significantly between him and Benfica in recent days, with an agreement within reach.
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Marco Silva will reach an agreement with Benfica.
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Open Questions
- Will Marco Silva officially accept the Benfica offer?
- What are the terms of the potential agreement with Benfica?
- Will Fulham announce a replacement for Marco Silva if he leaves?
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This article was originally published by BBC Sport.
