Marco Silva’s inner circle share his ‘ambitions’ amid Fulham and Chelsea battle
As Fulham struggles to pin down Marco Silva to a new three-year deal, those closest to him have given a clue on his potential decision amid links to Chelsea.
Marco Silva has been named as one of the primary candidates for the Chelsea vacancy as the club seeks a permanent successor to Liam Rosenior.
Although Fulham have a lucrative three-year contract extension on the table, Silva has notably stalled on signing, leaving the Craven Cottage hierarchy in the dark regarding his long-term future.
Chelsea’s sporting directors are said to agree to Silva’s credentials, valuing his proven Premier League track record and the attractive, attacking identity he has established at times at Fulham.
However, it’s not just him, as other names like Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola remain on the shortlist.
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Marco Silva has ambitions of managing at the top level
In a report from BBC Sport, it’s claimed that those who know Silva personally say he has ambitions to manage at the highest level.
They also gave an update on his situation at Fulham, with the Cottagers keen to keep him, with a 3‑year offer understood to still be on the table, amid Chelsea interest.
It remains to be seen as to whether Chelsea fit the ‘highest level’ bracket, given their fall from grace this season and the direction under the current ownership.
Fulham currently sits two places behind Chelsea on the same number of points in the Premier League.
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