• •Marco Silva has reached an agreement to become the next head coach of Benfica, according to reports from BBC Sport.
• •The appointment follows the formalisation of Jose Mourinho’s exit to join Real Madrid.
• •Details regarding the duration of Silva’s contract and his backroom staff remain unconfirmed by the club.

Marco Silva has agreed to take over as Benfica’s head coach, as reported by BBC Sport. The move comes as the club officially confirms Jose Mourinho's departure to manage Real Madrid. While the coaching change is set, the specific terms of Silva’s contract and his long-term tactical plans have not yet been disclosed by Benfica. Whether this transition maintains the club's current momentum will depend on how quickly Silva can align the squad with his specific tactical requirements.