Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica

Marco Silva and Jose Mourinho both had spells as players with Portuguese clubs Belenenses and Rio Ave in their homeland [Getty Images]Marco Silva has agreed to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalised Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.Silva, 48, ended his five-year stint as Fulham boss a week ago when his contract at Craven Cottage expired.Benfica said they had "reached an agreement" with Silva who is set to sign a contract until the end of the 2027-28 season whi