Marco Silva Takes the Helm at Benfica | Sports-Games
- On Friday, Portuguese club Benfica appointed former Fulham coach Marco Silva as manager on a two-year deal with an option to extend for a third year.
- Silva departed Fulham after five years in charge, guiding the club back to the Premier League and securing an 11th-place finish last season.
- Prior to joining Fulham in 2021, the manager held roles at Hull City, Watford, and Everton, while winning the Greek Super League with Olympiacos and the Portuguese Cup with Sporting.
- This appointment follows Benfica's third-place finish in Liga Portugal under Jose Mourinho, who departed to manage Real Madrid.
- During his tenure at Fulham, the manager established the club as a stable Premier League side and led the team to the Cup quarter-finals twice.
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Marco Silva Takes the Helm at Benfica | Sports-Games
Former Fulham coach Marco Silva has been appointed as the manager of Benfica on a two-year contract with an option for an additional year. Silva guided Fulham to the Premier League and an 11th-place finish last season. Benfica recently finished third under Jose Mourinho.
Marco Silva explains why he left Fulham in his press conference as new Benfica head coach
Marco Silva explains why he left Premier League side Fulham in his press conference as new Benfica head coach. On rumours of Harry Wilson, if he’s already suggested any names from Fulham to President Rui Costa, and if you’re bringing part of the Fulham coaching staff with you, Silva said, as per www.slbenfica.pt, translated to English: Yes, most of the coaching staff will be joining me in this endeavor. You’ll find out in due course who the memb…
"The emotional side carried great weight" - Marco Silva reveals why he left Fulham
Marco Silva has used his first press conference as Benfica coach to explain why he walked away from Fulham, while also shutting down immediate speculation over potential reunions with players from his former club. Silva was officially presented by Benfica on Friday alongside president Rui Costa, bringing an end to one of Portugal’s longest-running managerial sagas of recent months. And while much of the discussion surrounding his appointment foc…
The 48-year-old coach has already met the corners of the new 'house', this Friday, after being presented as successor to José Mourinho in Benfica's technical command.
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