Silva Takes Reins at Benfica as Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid

Marco Silva has been confirmed as Benfica’s new head coach, stepping in after Jose Mourinho’s departure. Mourinho is set to return to Real Madrid, with the Spanish club paying £13 million in compensation to Benfica. Silva arrives following a five-year stint at Fulham, while Mourinho concludes an unbeaten league campaign in his second, albeit brief, spell with Benfica.