Fulham chairman Shahid Khan is delighted to have secured manager Marco Silva to a new contract.

The Portuguese penned terms yesterday to 2026.

Khan said: “This is a wonderful day for Fulham Football Club. Specifically, it's a fantastic moment for Fulham supporters, who deserve our very best efforts to invest in the present and future of their Club, both within and around the game.

“I'm happy to announce that we have a new contract with Marco Silva through 2025/26, and am confident this news will inspire our players and fans, both immediately and in the seasons ahead.

“When I first met Marco in 2021, I knew then he represented everything we needed and more from our next Head Coach.

“I am grateful that Marco believed, as I did, in what is possible here at Fulham, and now here we are several years later reaffirming our commitment to achieving something special for our fans.

“Marco and I are aligned – we have work ahead, but even more to look forward to."

Fulham's chief exec Tony Khan added: “I'm delighted for Fulham fans and the entire Club that we have secured Marco's future here, and that he will be with us until at least 2026!

“Through working together for the last few years, we've developed a great relationship, and are in tune with ambitions for the Club and aspirations for the future.

“I'm a huge admirer of Marco's, his work ethic, professionalism and his hunger for success for Fulham translate through the whole Club, and we all look forward to the next phase of our journey together."