Cleared to replace Jose Mourinho! Marco Silva leaving Fulham amid talk of succeeding Real Madrid-bound ‘Special One’ at Benfica
Goal | 02.06.2026 16:30
The Spanish giants have endured a turbulent and chaotic timeframe, which ultimately paved the way for Mourinho to return. Real Madrid have changed three managers recently; Carlo Ancelotti departed at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, and Xabi Alonso was sacked after just half a season in charge. Caretaker Alvaro Arbeloa has now stepped down, allowing the 'Special One' to officially begin his highly anticipated second era at the Bernabeu. To fill the massive void left in Lisbon, Benfica have secured a verbal agreement with Silva. The Portuguese giants offered the former Everton boss a contract worth £4m-a-year ($5m), successfully luring him away despite Fulham offering double that amount.
