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Marco Silva to inform relegated Hull next week he will leave and is set to open talks with Watford to become new boss

Silva has enhanced his reputation in the Premier League despite Hull's relegation and will begin talks with Watford once he has told Hull next week he will not extend his short-term contract

HULL CITY boss Marco Silva is expected to confirm his exit next week, and begin talks to take over at Watford, according to reports.

report, Silva, who took over in January, will tell the Hull board as early as next Wednesday he will not be working in the Championship next season.

 Marco Silva expected to tell Hull he is leaving and will open talks with Watford
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Marco Silva expected to tell Hull he is leaving and will open talks with WatfordCredit: PA:Press Association

Silva will turn down the club offer of a new contract, and begin talks with Watford, who confirmed Walter Mazzarri departure this week.



Hull face Tottenham on the final day of the season, which will surely be Silva's final game in charge at the KC Stadium on Sunday.

The former Olympiacos coach who oversaw six league wins, was asked if relegated Hull can match his ambitions.

Silva said:"That’s not an easy question, the chairman has shown an interest in keeping our staff.

 Hull City owner Assem Allam has offered Silva a new deal which will be rejected
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Hull City owner Assem Allam has offered Silva a new deal which will be rejectedCredit: Getty Images
 Silva has enhanced his reputation in England despite Hull relegation
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Silva has enhanced his reputation in England despite Hull relegationCredit: PA:Press Association
Walter Mazzarri has been impressed at Watford, but may still face the sack
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Walter Mazzarri will leave Watford after final game of the seasonCredit: Reuters

"But we will have to see when we all talk again next week.

"It’s impossible to talk about other clubs because Hull deserve my respect.

"I’ve had no other offers at this point. We will have one more meeting [with the owners] on Wednesday then we will announce our decision.”

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