Fulham confirmed that Marco Silva will depart after five seasons. Silva guided the club from the Championship to the Premier League in his first year, ending a 21‑year title drought. Over the next four campaigns the Saints settled into mid‑table safety, peaking with 54 points in 2024‑25, their best Premier League haul for the season.

Silva’s final outing was a 2‑0 victory over Newcastle United, a win that sealed his tenure. In an open letter he thanked supporters, saying, “I asked you, from day one, to always be with us. That you did these past five years.” He added he would “soon return” to Craven Cottage for the club future.

Sources say Silva is Benfica’s top pick to replace José Mourinho. A two‑year contract with an optional third year awaits him at the Portuguese club. Fulham owner Shahid Khan pledged a swift, “timely but deliberate” search for a new manager who will meet the club’s standards and fan expectations worldwide.

The decision leaves Fulham at a crossroads after a decade of gradual progress. With a stable squad and a recent 54‑point season, the club must balance continuity and ambition. Silva’s departure marks the end of an era that lifted the Saints from the lower divisions to a competitive Premier League position for the team ahead.