"I'm fully committed": Marco Silva to remain at Fulham after rejecting Al-Ahli bid
The 46 year old was reported offered £40m to head to Saudi Arabia
Last updated 24th Jul 2023
Fulham boss Marco Silva insists his commitment to the Cottagers has never wavered after rejecting a move to Al-Ahli.
The 46-year-old Portuguese was reportedly offered a £40million two-year deal to take charge of the Saudi club.
He had confirmed an offer had been made but had refused to elaborate until he was asked ahead of Sunday's pre-season friendly against Brentford in Philadelphia.
Silva told NBC: "My commitment to this club has been 100 per cent since the first day I signed. We will continue in this way. Offers are part of the business.
"We've had two great seasons in this club. The players have improved. Managers are in the spotlight and that's part of the job. It's up to us to think and respect the club where you are working.
"It's what I've done and will keep doing. That's it. It was a decision I made. I spoke with the club and like the last two seasons, I'm fully committed."
Fulham have also rejected a reported £25million offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
"It is not the ideal scenario, not because he received an offer. It is all the situation about himself," Silva told a press conference over the weekend.
"He is not working properly with his team-mates, and when I say it is not the ideal scenario, this is the situation."