Marco Silva Mulls Over Offer from Saudi Arabia
Fulham boss Marco Silva is reportedly considering an offer to manage in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese has impressed since joining the Cottagers in 2021, guiding them back to the Premier League in his first season before securing an impressive tenth place finish. Silva, 45, reportedly has an offer on the table to extend his stay in West London. However, according to British paper the i, Al-Hilal are trying to attract Silva to the Middle East.
Al-Hilal’s Aggressive Recruitment Drive
Al-Hilal sealed a £47million deal to sign Wolves star Ruben Neves earlier this week. The deal came as the four Public Investment Fund-owned clubs – Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad continue their aggressive recruitment drive. Al-Nassr signed Cristiano Ronaldo following his Manchester United exit, while N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema have joined Al-Ittihad. Stars of the calibre of Bernardo Silva and Neymar have also been linked. While Chelsea trio Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and Hakim Ziyech are on the verge of joining clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Silva’s Contract Situation
The former Everton boss has one year remaining on his current Fulham deal. The contract is believed to possess a £6million release clause, a fee Al-Hilal would be happy to pay. It is claimed that Silva is edging towards staying with Fulham, preferring to remain in the Premier League rather than moving to the Saudi Pro League.
Saudi Pro League Delegation in London
A Saudi Pro League delegation is claimed to be in London this week for meetings with players and agents. The delegation is reportedly looking to add more star power to their league, which has already attracted some of the biggest names in football. With the financial backing of the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabian clubs are able to offer lucrative contracts to players and managers alike.
Silva’s Options
Silva has a decision to make, whether to stay in the Premier League with Fulham or move to Saudi Arabia for a potentially lucrative deal. While the financial aspect may be tempting, Silva may prefer to continue his work in the Premier League, where he has already made a name for himself. Additionally, the opportunity to build on Fulham’s success and potentially lead them to greater heights may be too good to pass up.
Conclusion
Marco Silva is reportedly mulling over an offer from Saudi Arabia to manage in their league. While the financial aspect may be tempting, Silva may prefer to continue his work in the Premier League with Fulham. The opportunity to build on Fulham’s success and potentially lead them to greater heights may be too good to pass up. The aggressive recruitment drive of Saudi Arabian clubs has already attracted some of the biggest names in football, and Silva may be the next to join their ranks.