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Silva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move
Key takeaways
- Marco Silva is the second-longest serving manager in the Premier League, after Arsenal's Mikel Arteta
- Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.
- Silva's contract expires at the end of June and uncertainty surrounded his future during the final months of the season.
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Marco Silva is the second-longest serving manager in the Premier League, after Arsenal's Mikel Arteta
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.
Silva's contract expires at the end of June and uncertainty surrounded his future during the final months of the season.
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