Fulham appoint Marco Silva as head coach – with Luis Boa Morte taking assistant role

Fulham have appointed Marco Silva as their new head coach. The Portuguese has agreed a three-year deal with the Whites.

The 43-year-old has appointed Fulham fans’ favourite Luis Boa Morte as his assistant. He made 250 appearances over a seven-year spell at the club.

“I’m really pleased and proud to be appointed head coach of such a historic football club,” Silva told Fulham’s club website.

“I want to thank the owner, Mr Khan, Tony Khan and the entire football structure of Fulham Football Club, for the trust shown in us.

“I’m excited to get started and my message for our fans ahead of this big challenge is we will all be working very hard together to be successful so they can feel proud at the end of the season.”

Fulham chairman Shahid Kahn added: “My commitment to Fulham football club is resolute and I therefore take to heart my obligation to provide our supporters with the very best possible, on the pitch and away from the game.

“In recent days, this responsibility entailed identifying, interviewing and hiring a head coach who would achieve all of our objectives as a club.

“I met Marco Silva in Portugal last week and was inspired. Marco’s body of work in football was evident, but listening to him break down in detail his experiences at each of his stops as a head coach was thoroughly impressive.

“Marco also came prepared, with a full understanding of the players we have and ideas on how we can move forward this season. I loved his energy and optimism, and I’m confident Marco Silva is the right choice to lead Fulham football club as our new head coach.

“Finally, Marco will add to his backroom staff a true fan favourite. Luis Boa Morte played here, worked here, knows the club and appreciates what the Fulham badge means to the supporters. That’s a plus for all of us.”