Marco Silva has opted to leave Hull City, the club has announced.
The Portuguese manager was drafted in earlier in the year as Mike Phelan’s replacement with the aim of keeping the Tigers in the Premier League.
Silva was unable to guarantee their safety, though saw his stock rise during his short spell at the KCOM Stadium helm.
“The Club can announce that Marco Silva has opted to leave his position as Head Coach. Confirmation had been delayed due to finalising the terms of his release,” a statement read on the club’s official website.
“Marco was offered the opportunity to continue the work he has done in the four-and-a-half months he has been at the KCOM Stadium. Unfortunately, after considering his future, he has chosen to leave in order to further his career and departs along with Assistant Head Coach Joao Pedro Sousa, First Team Coach Goncalo Pedro and Goalkeeping Coach Hugo Oliveira.
“Although disappointed by Marco’s departure, we would once again like to place on record our appreciation of his efforts and those of his support staff. Despite only being in charge for a short period of time, the 39-year-old became a firm fans’ favourite and will be forever remembered for his efforts to maintain our Premier League status.
“The Club will now undertake a thorough and considered recruitment process to appoint a replacement.
“There will be no further comment at this time.”
It’s understood that Silva will now take over the vacant managerial reins at Crystal Palace, though Watford are also interested, after talks regarding a return to Portugal with FC Porto broke down.
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