Marco Silva's dream may come true at Benfica after Vieira bid | OneFootball

Marco Silva is very close to becoming Benfica’s new head coach, in an outcome that represents the fulfillment of a long-held wish dating back to 2015, when the coach had already met with Luís Filipe Vieira and Benfica’s hierarchy to discuss a possible move to the Estádio da Luz.

According to Record, at the time, Benfica’s then-president, together with Domingos Soares de Oliveira, met with the coach after his departure from Sporting. The meeting went positively, but the process ultimately did not move forward, as Vieira had already committed to keeping Rui Vitória in charge, a decision that was ultimately honored. Despite his natural frustration, Marco Silva was reportedly pleased to see that the word given within Benfica’s structure was respected.

The coach’s career continued away from the Estádio da Luz and, years later, crossed paths with Benfica again. José Mourinho’s departure has now opened up a vacancy in the dugout, precisely at a time when Marco Silva is nearing the end of his contract with Fulham, which made it easier for all parties involved to come into alignment.

The coach is enthusiastic about the possibility of leading Benfica’s project, believing he will have the conditions to compete consistently for the national title, something he has always considered a career objective. The feeling within his inner circle is that a return to Portugal would only make sense to coach Benfica, which further strengthens the likelihood of an agreement.

With the stars finally aligned, Marco Silva is preparing to take charge at the Estádio da Luz, accompanied by his coaching staff, which includes Fernando Ferreira - former goalkeeping coach of the Club’s first team between 2018/2019 and 2024/2025.

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