Mourinho’s Madrid Return Spurs Silva’s Move to Benfica – Impact on Iwobi and Bassey
Fulham have announced that Marco Silva will leave Craven Cottage after five years in charge to take over at Benfica, replacing José Mourinho as he prepares for a blockbuster return to Real Madrid. Silva transformed Fulham since 2021, guiding them to the 2021/22 Championship title, achieving a club-record 54 Premier League points in 2025 and reaching their first Carabao Cup semi-final in 2024. His departure raises questions over the futures of Nigerian internationals Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, who excelled under Silva’s expansive tactics. It may also influence whether Wilfred Chukwueze secures a permanent move. Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna and ex-Brentford boss Thomas Frank are among the early contenders to replace him.
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