Marco Silva over Mourinho? Inside Benfica's possible new boss's mind | OneFootball

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·15 May 2026

Marco Silva over Mourinho? Inside Benfica's possible new boss's mind

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With José Mourinho’s future already decided, Benfica is already preparing scenarios for next season. In that context, Marco Silva has emerged as the leading name to take charge of the Eagles should there be a change on the Luz bench.

According to Record, the Portuguese coach’s contract with Fulham expires at the end of the season, and he has yet to make a final decision on the next step in his career. Despite having a renewal offer on the table for another four seasons, Marco Silva would rather discuss his future only after the Premier League has ended.


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The same source adds that the 48-year-old coach is open to different possibilities, including staying in England or making a possible return to Portuguese football. Internally, Benfica sees Marco Silva as a profile capable of ensuring stability and competitive continuity if Mourinho leaves the Luz.

In addition to Benfica’s interest, the Portuguese coach remains highly rated in England. He was recently close to taking over at Tottenham, although negotiations did not move forward, and he also has another offer from the Premier League for next season.

, at a time when Benfica is closely monitoring all developments related to the future of the club’s coaching position.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.

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