Silva Weighs Future Amid Saudi and Tottenham Links

Fulham manager Marco Silva refuses to rule out a move to Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal or potentially taking over at Tottenham, amid reports linking him to both clubs.

Fulham manager Marco Silva has left the door open for a potential move to Saudi Arabia amid reports linking him to Al Hilal. With one year remaining on his contract, Silva's future at Fulham has been put under scrutiny following claims that the Saudi Pro League side is interested in hiring him.

After four years at the helm of Fulham, the 47-year-old manager sees his team sitting in 11th place in the Premier League.

🎙️ Marco Silva on rumors linking him to Al-Hilal:

“I am completely focused in the club. Of course, if for sure direct with me any contact! No one. What I can say to you right now, my future is in Fulham next season.” 🇵🇹🔵 pic.twitter.com/Znn8zJmFwu

— All About SPL 🔔 🇸🇦 (@Saudifutbol) May 9, 2025

“Being a manager means you have to be open to everything with what the market can give you, but the last few years is clear about what my ambitions are,” Silva told reporters on Friday.

“I don't close doors to something like that, I'm not saying I won't work outside of Europe, it can happen in the future.”

Marco Silva's future has been the subject of speculation, with reports suggesting he's a target for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and potentially replacing Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham if the Australian manager is dismissed. Notably, Silva would reunite with former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic at Al Hilal.

Bad news Fulham fans!

Reports from the Middle East believe manager Marco Silva has agreed to become Al-Hilal head coach ahead of the Club World Cup 😮 pic.twitter.com/cC2UwZBGSL

— Transfermarkt.co.uk (@TMuk_news) May 7, 2025

Speaking ahead of Saturday's match against Everton, Silva emphasized his focus on Fulham, saying, “It's clear the focus is what we can control at the football club. When we do good things these links are normal.” He hinted that such speculation often follows success.

“I don't waste time to think about it but the most important thing is Fulham and we want to fight until the end of the season and focus on our goals and to prepare for the future of the club like we are doing.

“I have a great relationship with Mitrovic, normally we speak often, not about this situation, we have contact but not about this situation.”