Fulham have rejected an approach from Casa Pia to reappoint assistant coach Gonçalo Santos, says Record. The Portuguese club contacted him in recent days, hoping to bring him back as head coach, but Fulham made it clear he would stay in London.
According to reports in Portugal, Casa Pia see Santos as the ideal replacement for João Pereira. However, the Premier League side valued his work under Marco Silva and refused to let him leave mid-season.
Santos himself also wants to continue at Fulham, where he plays an important part in the coaching team. This follows his recent remarks about Marco Silva, featured in a recent article, where he praised the Portuguese manager’s leadership and long-term impact on the club.
At the same time, interim coach Gonçalo Brandão is earning credit at Casa Pia. His team’s 2-2 draw against Benfica strengthened his chances of being confirmed permanently. The club’s board are pleased with his work and could end their search soon.
Santos managed Casa Pia in the 2023/24 season before joining Fulham. He has since built a strong partnership with Silva, describing their relationship as “very positive and complementary.”
Back home, many still praise the job he did in Portugal, but both he and Fulham remain focused on their Premier League project.
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