Emotional Premier League manager statement as Newcastle United make Eddie Howe decision
Newcastle United are among eight Premier League clubs not to change their manager since the beginning of the 2025-26 season.
Marco Silva has confirmed he is leaving Fulham at the end of his contract this month.
The Portuguese manager has been in charge at Craven Cottage for the last five years - winning the Championship in his first season before re-establishing the Cottagers as a Premier League club.
Having twice previously gone straight back down following promotion, Silva guided Fulham to a 10th, 13th and back-to-back 11th-place finishes.
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Marco Silva is leaving Fulham - set to take charge of Benfica
The 48-year-old signed off his successful spell with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on the final day of the season.
He is now expected to take charge of Benfica with Jose Mourinho poised to return to Real Madrid.
“After five years, our journey together comes to an end,” Silva said. “I leave with a feeling I was told when I first arrived – that Fulham Football Club is a family.
“Thanks to Mr Khan, Tony and Alistair for their support and, above all, for the relationship we built. Thank you for the great work of all the Club staff members behind the scenes.
“The players will be left with great memories and moments that we shared together through our hard work.
“Last, but not least, to our fans – I asked you from day one, to always be with us. And that’s what you did these past five years. We achieved a lot together.
“My staff and I always felt your support. It will never be forgotten.
“Fulham will always be in my heart, and sooner or later I will be back at Craven Cottage.”
Newcastle United sticking by Eddie Howe
Of the 20 Premier League managers at the start of last season, only eight - Arsenal, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Brighton & Hove Albion, Brentford, Newcastle, Everton and Leeds United - are poised to remain in charge for the new campaign.
There have been calls from sections of the Newcastle fanbase to replace Eddie Howe after losing twice to Tyne-Wear rivals Sunderland and finishing 12th in the Premier League, but the club’s hierarchy has stuck by the man who before last season won the Carabao Cup and twice secured Champions League football.