Marco Silva will depart Fulham upon the expiry of his contract this summer.
The Portuguese coach will leave Fulham after five years at the club and is expected to return to Portugal to manage Benfica.
During half a decade in west London, Silva secured promotion back to the Premier League in his debut season before stabilising Fulham in England’s top-flight.
The 48-year-old recorded the highest Premier League points tally in Fulham’s history during the 2024/25 season.
He was, however, unable to secure the club’s first major trophy despite reaching the quarter-finals in the FA Cup or League Cup in each of the last four seasons.
On his departure, Silva said in an open letter to supporters:
“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.”
Fulham owner Shahid Khan added: “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.”
