According to Fulham Director of Football Tony Khan, he believes that manager Marco Silva will remain with the club for the foreseeable future. After a remarkable season at Craven Cottage, the 45-year-old has the potential to guide the team to a record-breaking points tally in the Premier League.
Tony Khan confirms plan for Marco Silva to stay: “I am very positive about Marco staying, he is very happy at Fulham and all of us are very happy with him”, told @TheAthleticFC ⚪️⚫️ #FulhamFC
“We want that to continue, hopefully for a very long time”. pic.twitter.com/UN96GhGzaH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2023
Fulham’s Journey In The Premier League This Season
Despite initial expectations of Fulham being embroiled in a relegation battle, manager Marco Silva has successfully stabilized the club following a period of fluctuation between the Premier League and the Championship. As a result of his impressive achievements, there have been speculations linking the Portuguese manager with a potential move away from Fulham.
West Ham and Tottenham have emerged as potential destinations for the former Hull boss, nominated for the prestigious Premier League Manager of the Season award. However, Silva’s contributions to Fulham have improved their standing, making his departure uncertain.
Can Marco Silva Lead Fulham In The Upcoming Season?
Discussions have taken place between Fulham and Marco Silva regarding the possibility of extending his existing contract, which is set to conclude at the end of the upcoming season. The talks have been prompted by concerns that rival clubs may attempt to take advantage of a £6 million release clause embedded in Silva’s current agreement.
Speaking to The Athletic, a club representative expressed confidence in the situation, stating, “It has all fallen into place for a truly special moment, and I hold an optimistic outlook on Marco. He is content at Fulham, and we, in turn, are pleased with his contributions. We intend to maintain this positive relationship, ideally for an extended period of time.”
