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English Premier League side Watford FC has announced the appointment of 39-year old Marco Silva as Head Coach, who has experience of managing in Portugal, Greece and most recently in England with Hull City with him having signed a two-year deal at Vicarage Road.
A title-winner in Greece with Olympiacos, he’d previously led Sporting Clube de Portugal from Lisbon to a third-place finish in Portugal in 2014 and delivered their first trophy – the Portuguese Cup – since 2008. Early managerial experiences were gained at Praia Estoril, where he guided the club to promotion and a place in Portugal’s top-flight.
The Greek Super League triumph in 2016 came with six games to spare, with Silva having earlier in that campaign led his team to victory at Arsenal FC in a UEFA Champions League match.
Watford chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury said of the appointment, “Marco was one of the most sought after Head Coaches in the Premier League.”
“His pedigree and promise speaks for itself with his achievements in top divisions elsewhere across Europe, as well as his work at Hull City last season.”
“We are delighted to have secured his services and to be welcoming a Head Coach of his profile and potential,” he added.
“It’s an exciting time to be a Watford fan, and I’m sure all supporters will join me in offering Marco and his family the warmest of welcomes to Vicarage Road.”
