To the Luz! Near Benfica, Marco Silva bids Fulham an emotional farewell | OneFootball

Marco Silva has already said goodbye to Fulham. Shortly after the London club officially confirmed the departure of the Portuguese manager, who is very close to taking charge of Benfica, a farewell message addressed to the fans was published on the official website. The coach made a point of thanking them for the support shown throughout the last five seasons.

"From day one, I asked you to always be with us. And that is exactly what you have done over the last five years. We achieved many things all together. My coaching staff and I always felt your support. And we will never forget it. Fulham will forever remain in my heart and, sooner or later, I will return to Craven Cottage," he wrote.

Shahid Khan, Fulham’s owner, also shared words of appreciation for the Portuguese manager, highlighting the work done since his arrival at the club: "Marco Silva leaves our club with my gratitude and best wishes. Fulham and Marco made an excellent partnership over five seasons, but change is inevitable in this sport, and we have prepared properly for this moment," he began.

"The talent in our squad, our historic stadium, our loyal fans and my commitment to supporting the club make Fulham an extraordinarily attractive destination for a new head coach. We will soon appoint a new manager, in a timely but thoughtful manner, who will meet the standards of our club and the expectations of our fans around the world," he said.

The farewell comes after Marco Silva travelled to London to personally inform Fulham’s decision-makers that he would not accept the contract renewal offer made by the club. With the details of his contract with Benfica already settled, the Portuguese manager chose to bring his spell in England to an end in a direct and in-person way.

The move to the Luz will also mark Marco Silva’s return to Portuguese football. The coach has not worked in Portugal since 2015, the year he left Sporting. Since then, he has had spells at Olympiacos, Hull City, Watford, Everton and Fulham.

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