Mourinho still in the frame, but Benfica move to secure Marco Silva | OneFootball

Although José Mourinho has admitted that staying on at Benfica could happen, the Lisbon club is preparing for the possibility of seeing the Portuguese coach head to Real Madrid. With that in mind, the red-and-white hierarchy has already started drawing up the contract it is expected to offer Marco Silva, the Special One’s successor.

According to newspaper A Bola, the idea within Benfica’s leadership is to guard against a possible departure by José Mourinho who, despite stating that he has a contract with Benfica, has never completely shut the door on Real Madrid. With that in mind, the same source guarantees that Benfica already has a contract prepared for Marco Silva.

The sports daily goes further and states that Marco Silva, should he agree to join Benfica, will have a two- or three-year contract waiting for him, either directly or through an extension clause. On the other hand, the same source says that the first steps toward signing the former Sporting manager have already been taken, but everything depends on Mourinho’s decision.

Although there are still no concrete details, A Bola says that negotiations have been progressing on solid footing, which could perhaps be a good sign for Benfica. After spells at Estoril and Sporting, Marco Silva built a successful career at Wolves and Fulham, where he established himself as one of the most highly respected managers in English football.

In recent days, the former Sporting boss gave an interview to DAZN, where he discussed his future at a time when he is nearing the end of his contract with the London club. However, Marco Silva did not attach much importance to the situation, stating that he has an offer to renew; however, he is not closing the door on new challenges outside England.

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