Marco Silva nearing Benfica appointment

Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to finalising an agreement to become Benfica head coach. Benfica officials met with Silva in London on Wednesday to discuss terms.

Silva, 47, guided Fulham to a 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season. His contract with Fulham expires on June 30.

Benfica confirmed they are in advanced talks with Silva. A formal announcement is expected within days.

Silva replaces Roger Schmidt at Benfica. Schmidt left the club after two seasons in charge.

Fulham have not yet named a replacement for Silva. The club’s search continues internally and externally.