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Marco Silva

Marco Silva — football manager appointed Benfica head coach in June 2026 after five years leading Fulham.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The former Real Madrid boss, 43, succeeds Marco Silva after he agreed to join Benfica.

    Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva’s successor
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Chelsea start life under Xabi Alonso away at Fulham on Monday, 24 August, with the Cottagers also still to appoint a new manager after Marco Silva’s departure.

    Thomas-Asante’s Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener
  5. Joy Online

    Former Fulham boss Marco Silva has since been appointed. Amorim’s first game in charge will be a pre-season match at Celtic on 25 July, while ironically, they conclude their pre-season campaign against Manchester United in Wroclaw on 15 August.

    Amorim appointed as AC Milan head coach
  6. Daily Guide

    Former Fulham boss Marco Silva has since been appointed. Providing the contracts are signed as expected, Amorim’s first game in charge will be a pre-season match at Celtic on 25 July.

    Amorim Agrees To Become New AC Milan Boss
  7. Joy Online

    Earlier this week, Benfica agreed a deal to appoint former Fulham manager Marco Silva as Mourinho’s replacement.

    Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal
  8. Joy Online

    Marco Silva has agreed to become Benfica’s new head coach as the Portuguese club formalised Jose Mourinho’s departure for Real Madrid.

    Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
  9. Joy Online

    Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.

    Silva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move
  10. May 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Despite having also identified Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Fulham’s Marco Silva as potential replacements for Rosenior, whose role has been filled by interim coach Calum McFarlane in recent weeks, the Chelsea hierarchy has been in talks with Alonso in recent days after making

    Chelsea appoint Alonso on 4-yr deal
  12. Joy Online

    The other candidates Sky Sports News knew Chelsea were interested in were Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Fulham head coach Marco Silva.

    Xabi Alonso agrees 4-year contract to become Chelsea head coach
  13. Joy Online

    Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva are among those already known to be on the list of names to replace Liam Rosenior, who was sacked last month, while it is understood Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner also features in Chelsea‘s thoughts.

    Chelsea start contacting prospective head coaches

Yesterday

  1. Fulham appoint former Real Madrid boss Arbeloa as manager

    Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa, 43, as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who joined Benfica. Arbeloa, who previously managed Real Madrid, received strong references from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and manager Jose Mourinho.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Thomas-Asante's Coventry face Arsenal in Premier League opener

    Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ruben Amorim appointed AC Milan head coach on two-year deal

    Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been appointed head coach of AC Milan on a two-year contract to replace Massimiliano Allegri. The 41-year-old Portuguese coach will forego remaining pay from Manchester United following his January dismissal.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ruben Amorim agrees to become AC Milan's next head coach

    The 41-year-old has agreed to replace Massimiliano Allegri and is expected to sign a two-year contract later this week. Amorim is reportedly forgoing his remaining Manchester United salary following his dismissal in January.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 11 June

  1. Real Madrid reappoints Jose Mourinho on three-year contract

    Real Madrid have confirmed Jose Mourinho's reappointment as head coach on a three-year deal, with the 63-year-old Portuguese coach beginning work when the squad return for pre-season on 13 July. Madrid paid Benfica £13m in compensation, clearing the way for Mourinho's return 13 years after his first stint ended.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Marco Silva named Benfica head coach after Mourinho joins Real Madrid

    Marco Silva, 48, has agreed to become Benfica's new head coach following Jose Mourinho's departure to Real Madrid, with Real Madrid paying Benfica £13m in compensation. Silva, who left Fulham after five years when his contract expired, will sign a contract until the end of the 2027-28 season with an option to extend.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Marco Silva to leave Fulham after five years

    Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed he will leave the club after five years in charge, with a move to Benfica imminent. Silva steered Fulham from the Championship to Premier League promotion in 2021 and has since established them as a top-flight side.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Chelsea appoint Spanish coach Xabi Alonso on four-year deal

    Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract, beginning July 1 after the season ends. The 44-year-old Spanish coach, recently fired by Real Madrid, said he shares Chelsea's ambition to compete at the highest level and win trophies.

    18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 16 May

  1. Xabi Alonso agrees four-year deal as Chelsea head coach

    Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea's next permanent head coach on a four-year contract, after the club sacked Liam Rosenior in April. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager will be involved in Chelsea's summer transfer plans.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Chelsea contacts prospective managers to replace Rosenior

    Chelsea has begun contact with managerial candidates including Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, and Oliver Glasner to appoint a permanent head coach to replace Liam Rosenior. The club hopes to complete the appointment before pre-season training begins in early July.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

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