Fulham have announced that Marco Silva has left his position as manager after five years.
Silva replaced Scott Parker in summer 2021 and led the Cottagers to promotion to the Premier League as Championship champions in his first season in charge, before consolidating the team’s top-flight status in the following seasons which saw them finish 11th in the two most-recent seasons.
In an open message to supporters, Silva thanked them for their support throughout his time in charge.
“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.”
Owner and Chairman, Shadid Khan thanked Silva for his efforts but admitted that the club had anticipated this moment despite their strong bond over the last five years, with Silva having left Fulham in great shape for a new manager.
“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.”
Silva subsequently agreed a three-year contract with Benfica to replace Real Madrid-bound Jose Mourinho, with an one-year option for a fourth season in charge of the Portuguese club.
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