Manager Marco Silva Turns Down Opportunity at Saudi Arabian Club Al-Ittihad

Marco Silva, the manager of Fulham, has rejected the opportunity to move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad despite interest from the team. Despite holding talks with officials from Al-Ittihad, which is owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund, Silva has decided to remain at Fulham.

In recent news, former AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli has emerged as a frontrunner for the position at Al-Ittihad after Argentine coach Marcelo Gallardo was sacked. Although Al-Ahli also showed interest in Silva last summer, Fulham have been confident in their ability to retain him as their manager.

Silva has been praised for his leadership at Fulham, helping the team avoid relegation comfortably in the past two seasons following their promotion from the Championship to the Premier League. Despite his success at Fulham, Silva may be looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow as a manager in the future.