Marco Silva dream could 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 fulfilment of a long-standing wish dating back to 2015, when the coach even met with Luís Filipe Vieira and the Eagles’ hierarchy to discuss a possible move to the Luz.

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

The coach’s path continued away from the Luz and, years later, crossed Benfica’s destiny once again. José Mourinho’s departure has now opened up a vacancy in the dugout, precisely at a time when Marco Silva is reaching the end of his contract with Fulham, which made it easier for all parties involved to align.

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

With the stars finally aligned, Marco Silva is preparing to take charge at the 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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