Marco Silva's Benfica salary below Mourinho's last season

Marco Silva has officially left Fulham. Benfica will not pay him a signing bonus. Reports suggesting otherwise were incorrect. Silva’s contract at Benfica was finalized without a signing fee. The club confirmed terms directly with Silva. The Portuguese club had previously appointed Bruno Lage as manager. Lage’s departure left the managerial position vacant. Silva, who replaces Bruno Lage at Benfica, will earn a salary without additional upfront payments. Benfica’s hierarchy outlined the structure during negotiations. The club prioritized long-term stability in Silva’s appointment. No signing bonus was included in the final agreement.