Marco Silva ‘to meet’ Benfica in Lisbon as Rui Costa awaits decision | OneFootball

Rui Costa and Benfica are waiting on Marco Silva’s decision, with the coach in Portugal and expected in Lisbon this week to meet the club, A Bola reports.

The 48-year-old will still meet Fulham over a possible contract extension. The situation may favour the Lisbon side, with Silva considering not staying in England.

Fulham remain in contact and want to keep him. The club would be willing to pay around seven million euros net per year and make a strong investment in the squad.

Even so, the likelier scenario is that Silva leaves Fulham, where he has been for five seasons. He is expected to inform the club in the coming days, which could open the way to sign for Benfica for next season.

Benfica’s plans also hinge on José Mourinho’s exit. With Real Madrid’s elections scheduled for seven June, his departure is on hold, which could complicate talks with Silva, though the situation should be resolved by the end of the week.

Source: Glorioso 1904