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Benfica near Mourinho replacement as they raid Premier League

Fulham manager Marco Silva is on the verge of leaving Craven Cottage to join Benfica as the direct successor to Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese tactician is close to an agreement with the Lisbon heavyweights, who have launched a lucrative raid on the Premier League to secure their prime managerial target ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Jose Mourinho Benfica 2025-26

Revealed: Real Madrid now have to pay MORE for Mourinho

Real Madrid's pursuit of Jose Mourinho has become significantly more expensive after a key release clause in his Benfica contract expired. The Spanish giants had the opportunity to secure the Portuguese coach for around €6 million, but administrative delays linked to the club's presidential election mean the final cost could now rise to €15m.

Euro Manager of the Year GFX

RANKED: Top 20 managers of the European season

The 2025-26 European season is over, and it ended just as the 2024-25 did 12 months earlier, with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the European Cup at the end of the Champions League final. Saturday's win over Arsenal in Budapest was a much tighter affair than their thrashing of Inter in Munich, but was greeted with no less joy by the French giants and their supporters as they clinched a double having already won Ligue 1.

Euro Player of the Year GFX

RANKED: Top 50 players of the European season

The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.

Manchester United v Hull City - EFL Cup Semi-Final: First Leg

Marco Silva agrees Benfica deal despite lucrative Fulham contract offer

Fulham manager Marco Silva is on the verge of leaving the Premier League side to take over at Benfica. The Portuguese tactician has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to succeed Jose Mourinho, despite Fulham offering him a significantly more lucrative contract to stay at Craven Cottage. Silva's imminent departure marks the end of a successful spell in London.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1FC Porto crestFC Porto34284266184888
W
L
W
W
W
2Sporting CP crestSporting CP34257289246582
W
W
W
D
D
3Benfica crestBenfica342311074254980
W
D
D
W
W
4Braga crestBraga341611764362859
D
D
D
L
W
5Famalicao crestFamalicao341511842291356
W
D
D
W
D
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