Chelsea parted ways with Liam Rosenior recently and is looking to bring in a quality long-term replacement.
They are keeping tabs on the 48-year-old Portuguese manager, Marco Silva. He has done quite well for Fulham over the years, and he could prove to be an interesting acquisition. Silva will certainly be attracted to the idea of managing a bigger club. He has done an excellent job at Fulham since 2021, and he has established themselves as a reliable mid-table team in the Premier League.
According to Sebastien Vidal, his representatives are now working to finalise a move to Chelsea this summer.
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— Sébastien Vidal (@SebEcrivainFoot) May 2, 2026
Silva helped them secure promotion to the Premier League, and they have done reasonably well under him with their limited resources. He has a 43% win rate as a Fulham manager, and he is averaging 1.6 points per game, which is quite commendable for a mid-table club.
Marco Silva will fancy a big move
He will feel that he has the pedigree to make his mark at the highest level and the opportunity to manage. Chelsea will be quite exciting for him. They have extensive resources, and top-quality players are available for disposal. They need someone who can unlock the squad’s true potential, and Silva has shown he can maximise the resources at his disposal.
Chelsea have been linked to multiple managers in recent weeks, and it remains to be seen who they end up with. They need to get the managerial decision right. They have had a mediocre season, and they could miss out on UEFA Champions League qualification for the next season. They must bounce back strongly next year and return to the Champions League. Otherwise, it would be a huge financial blow for them, and it would make life difficult for them in the transfer market as well
In addition, some of their players have been linked with moves away from the club in the summer. Bringing in a quality manager helps them convince the top players to continue at the club.
Silva has been a reliable manager in the Premier League over the years, and this is the right time for him to take the next step in his career and take on a new challenge.