‘I haven’t decided yet’ – Marco Silva on Fulham future

Fulham boss Marco Silva says he has not yet decided whether he will stay on and be in charge next season.

Silva’s contract expires at the end of June and, as things stand, the club is keen to keep him, with a three‑year offer understood to be on the table.

The Portuguese boss, who was appointed in 2021, was linked with the Chelsea job before former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was appointed on Sunday.

“I have not decided,” former Everton, Watford and Hull City boss Silva told Match of the Day when asked about his future following Fulham’s 1-1 draw at Wolves on Sunday.

“I understand the fans want to know the future of the club.

“Myself and the club cannot communicate something when the decision is not made.”

Silva said that this summer was going to be “one of the most important for the club’s future”.

Wales international Harry Wilson, who has 10 Premier League goals this season, is also out of contract this summer.

“We are going to have meetings, I am going to analyse,” added Silva about his own future.

“I believe there are many things to analyse and you need to be calm in this moment to address many, many things.”

Those who know Silva personally say he has ambitions to manage at the highest level, although he has also shown loyalty by rejecting multiple approaches from Saudi clubs.

However, Silva has not ruled out a return to Portuguese football, with Benfica coach Jose Mourinho linked with the managerial role at Real Madrid.

Silva took charge of Fulham when they were in the Championship five years ago and steered the club to promotion in his first season.

Since then he has established them in the Premier League, guiding Fulham to 10th, 13th and 11th placed finishes.

They currently sit 13th with one match – at home to Newcastle – left but Fulham have failed to win in their past three games, seriously denting their chances of qualifying for Europe next season.