Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
Summary
Marco Silva has agreed to become the new head coach of Benfica, replacing Jose Mourinho. Mourinho is leaving Benfica to return to Real Madrid, with Benfica receiving £13 million in compensation.Key Facts
- Marco Silva will be Benfica's head coach until the end of the 2027-28 season, with an option to extend to 2028-29.
- Silva recently finished his contract with Fulham, where he had been head coach for five years.
- Jose Mourinho is leaving Benfica to become the head coach of Real Madrid again.
- Real Madrid will pay Benfica £13 million (15 million euros) as compensation for hiring Mourinho.
- Mourinho coached Benfica since September and led them to an unbeaten league season, finishing third in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
- Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, winning several trophies including La Liga and Copa del Rey.
- Silva has managed several English clubs before, including Hull City, Watford, Everton, and Fulham.
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