Fulham have confirmed the imminent departure of Marco Silva as head coach.
Silva arrived in west London on July 1, 2021, meaning this five-year tenure had made him the third longest serving boss in the Premier League, and fifth longest in the top four divisions.
During his spell, Silva oversaw promotion from the Championship to the Premier League and followed that up with a top half finish in the 2022-23 season, a campaign that saw Fulham beat rivals Chelsea for the first time in 17 years.
However, amid links to Benfica, it has now been confirmed that the Portuguese tactician is to leave his post at Craven Cottage this summer.
A statement reads: We can confirm that Marco Silva will leave his role as Head Coach at Fulham this summer.
“It’s a position that Silva has held for five years – a spell which was laden with success.”
Fulham owner, Shahid Khan wrote: “Marco Silva leaves our Club with my gratitude and best wishes. Fulham and Marco were an excellent fit for five seasons, but change is inevitable in this game, and we’ve accordingly prepared for this moment.
“The talent in our squad, our historic home ground of Craven Cottage, our faithful supporters, and my commitment to backing the Club, all make Fulham an extraordinarily attractive destination for an incoming head coach.
“We will soon appoint a new leader in a timely but deliberate manner, who will meet the standards of our Club and expectations of our fans throughout the world.”
