Heads up! Marco Silva's Benfica unveiling has a date | OneFootball

Marco Silva is only expected to be officially unveiled as Benfica’s new head coach next week, with the announcement depending on the Real Madrid presidential elections, scheduled for Sunday, June 7. Although he has not yet been announced by the Eagles, the Portuguese coach is already said to be quietly helping with preparations for the new season.

According to A Bola, Marco Silva is involved in several matters related to the transfer market and pre-season planning, although without being physically present at the club’s facilities.

Among the first decisions he is believed to have taken part in is the departure of Sidny Lopes Cabral. The coach is said to have given the green light to the Cape Verde international’s transfer to Trabzonspor, a deal that will allow Benfica to bring in a significant fee just a few months after signing the player from Estrela da Amadora.

Meanwhile, Fulham officially confirmed Marco Silva’s departure, bringing to an end a spell that began in the 2021/22 season. The Portuguese manager has also already said goodbye to the fans and the London club, thanking them for their support over the five seasons in which he led the English side.

At the same time, the agreement between Marco Silva and Benfica is fully completed, with only José Mourinho’s situation still needing to be resolved before the presentation can go ahead. Florentino Pérez is only expected to officially confirm the Portuguese coach’s return to Real Madrid after Sunday’s elections, if he is re-elected as president of the Spanish club.

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