After talks with Rui Costa, Marco Silva-Benfica link evolves | OneFootball

Benfica are more optimistic about the possibility of appointing Marco Silva as head coach of the first team. Although there is still no agreement between the parties, negotiations have progressed positively and groundwork has been laid that allows for confidence in a deal being reached in the coming days.

Previous talks went through several tense moments, mainly due to salary differences. The Portuguese coach, currently under contract with Fulham, was unhappy with the figures initially presented by the Eagles, a situation that even raised fears of a negative outcome for the process. However, a new meeting with Rui Costa this Sunday, considered decisive, made it possible to reopen the dialogue and bring the two sides closer.

According to Record, Marco Silva could now earn a salary close to €5 million per season. Although that is still below the more than €7 million he has on the table to stay at Fulham, Benfica’s new proposal significantly narrowed the gap between the parties and helped remove one of the biggest obstacles in the negotiations.

In addition to the financial aspect, Rui Costa made a point of sending a clear message to the 48-year-old coach: Marco Silva is Benfica’s absolute priority to lead the team next season. The club’s hierarchy sought to reinforce the coach’s confidence by assuring him that there are no alternative options on the table at this moment.

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