Silva signs new contract at Fulham

Marco Silva has signed a new contract with Fulham, extending his stay until the end of the 2025/26 season.

The 46-year-old head coach joined the club in July 2021 and has overseen two very successful seasons with the west London side, helping them win the Championship in 2021/22 before finishing 10th in the Premier League last season.

"I’m really pleased to sign a new contract as it was something we had been discussing for some time," Silva told the club's official website.

"It’s always a good sign when both parties are happy and want to continue working together. I feel that the business is not done yet. We’ve had two great seasons, and the goal is clearly there to sustain this club in the Premier League. This is key for the future of this club, and we are working hard to achieve it.

"It is important to feel the trust and have the support of our owners. My relationship with them, and with Fulham Football Club as a whole, has been really important in this decision and the success of the last two seasons.

"The commitment and ambition that these players have demonstrated since day one has been the key to what we have achieved, and that will always continue to be the case, along with the unconditional support of our fans, who are fundamental. Let’s continue together on this long journey."

Silva's announcement to stay at Fulham is a major boost to the club, especially after Saudi Pro League sides Al-Ahli and Al Hilal were reportedly interesting in making him their new head coach this summer.

Silva, however, rejected the offers and declared that he wanted to stay in the Premier League.

Despite losing last season's top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic, Silva has helped Fulham enjoy a steady start to 2023/24. They sit 13th with 11 points from their first nine matches.

Silva will hope for a winning result to celebrate his new contract when Fulham visit Brighton & Hove Albion this Sunday.