Former Fulham boss Marco Silva joins Benfica on a two-year contract

Benfica were unbeaten in the Premeira Liga last season under Jose Mourinho

Marco Silva replaces Jose Mourinho as Benfica head coach. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire

Benfica have announced former Fulham head coach Marco Silva has agreed a two-year contract to take over from the departing Jose Mourinho after Real Madrid met his €15m release clause.

Both moves had been touted for a while but Mourinho’s return to the Bernabeu for a second spell was incumbent on president Florentino Perez being re-elected.