Chelsea risk losing Thiago Silva

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Chelsea risk losing Thiago Silva

The London club is currently fighting to keep its experienced Brazilian full-back.

Chelsea are currently looking to convince Thiago Silva to sign a new contract.

Thiago Silva in Saudi Arabia?

The contract of the former Parisian (39 years old) expires in June and he is attracting the interest of the Saudi Pro League. The Blues are aware of these outside approaches and that is why they are doing everything to retain “O Monstro”.

Italian transfer expert Nicolo said on Tuesday that “Chelsea are ready to open negotiations to extend Thiago Silva’s contract until 2025.” “Some Saudi clubs approached the Brazilian central defender during the summer transfer window, but his priority was to stay at Chelsea,” he added.

Thiago Silva arrived at Chelsea in 2020 from PSG. Since then, he has made 125 appearances for the London side and scored five goals. In 2021, he was one of the great architects of the conquest of the Champions League. The second in the club’s history.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.