Silva analysed the proposal, spoke with his representatives as well as with Fulham's management, and this Sunday decided against heading to Saudi Arabia.

Al Ahli were willing to pay his £6 million release clause and offer him a two-year deal, as well as a huge salary, more than what he's currently earning.

Now, following this outcome, Flashscore understands Fulham have informed the manager that they intend to renew his contract, which ends in June next year, with a substantial salary improvement and increased release clause.

Fulham hired Silva in 2021, following the coach's one-year break after leaving Everton, with the aim of climbing to the Premier League. That goal was achieved in his first season, with the team winning the Championship.

Last season, he was hugely successful again, with his team in the fight for European qualification at one point and finishing in the top half.