Benfica target waits for Rui Costa to get things in order | OneFootball

Marco Silva may well be the next man in the long line of coaches to take charge of Benfica. However, based on the information that has been circulating, the 48-year-old Portuguese manager, aware of the Eagles’ interest, has still not spoken out about his future and is waiting for a final decision at Luz, regarding José Mourinho’s continuity.

In recent days, the Spanish press claimed that an agreement between the two parties already existed; however, nothing has been confirmed to suggest there have even been contacts between Benfica and Marco Silva. Various sources admit that the coach views a move to Luz favorably, but is waiting for everything to be resolved at Benfica.

This week that is now beginning will certainly be challenging for the Reds’ structure, led by Rui Costa. At a time when Mourinho’s departure is all but certain, Benfica will have to enter the market to hire a new coach, which could in turn delay plans for the new season, since they were already being prepared by the Special One.

However, newspaper Record assures that Marco Silva is the choice of Benfica’s SAD. The Luz club will only make a move for the current Fulham manager, whose contract is coming to an end, once it has confirmation that José Mourinho will not remain in charge of the Eagles, accepting a return to Real Madrid.

"I still haven’t decided. Neither I nor the club can communicate anything when the decision has not yet been made. I won’t communicate anything if there is no decision. It’s as simple as that," said the Portuguese coach after the match against Wolves, when he was asked about his future.

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