Benfica agree deal with Marco Silva to replace José Mourinho after Real Madrid move

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·10 June 2026

Benfica have agreed a deal with Marco Silva to replace José Mourinho, who has left for Real Madrid.

The club said in a statement that the contract runs until the end of the 2027-28 season.

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Silva, 48, departed Fulham a few days ago after five seasons in England.

He took Fulham back to the Premier League by winning the Championship in 2022.

For the former defender, it is a return to Lisbon, having managed Sporting more than a decade ago.

His brief is to restore Benfica as champions of Portugal, a title they have not held since 2023.

Source: L'Équipe