Hull confirm head coach Marco Silva's resignation
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Updated 25/05/2017 at 19:20 GMT
Marco Silva has resigned as Hull City head coach, the club has confirmed.
Hull City manager Marco Silva
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The 39-year-old failed to steer the Tigers away from relegation in the Premier League after taking over from Mike Phelan in January.
It is believed that the former Sporting and Olympiacos boss had a release clause in his contract if the club dropped out of England’s top tier.
Silva has been linked with the vacant Porto role, having visited Portugal for discussions earlier this week.
A statement on Hull's website claims Silva opted to leave despite the club's hopes that he would remain with the Tigers:
Marco was offered the opportunity to continue the work he has done in the four-and-a-half months he has been at the KCOM Stadium. Unfortunately, after considering his future, he has chosen to leave in order to further his career and departs along with Assistant Head Coach Joao Pedro Sousa, First Team Coach Goncalo Pedro and Goalkeeping Coach Hugo Oliveira.
"Although disappointed by Marco’s departure, we would once again like to place on record our appreciation of his efforts and those of his support staff. Despite only being in charge for a short period of time, the 39-year-old became a firm fans’ favourite and will be forever remembered for his efforts to maintain our Premier League status.
"The club will now undertake a thorough and considered recruitment process to appoint a replacement.
"There will be no further comment at this time."
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