A page is turning in the great career of the Auriverde international.
Thiago Silva is unlikely to extend his contract with Chelsea at the end of the season. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian central defender will leave the Blues in June as a free agent, which will allow him to join the club of his choice to continue and end his career.
The journalist specializing in transfer windows specifies that the former Paris Saint-Germain player will speak publicly in the coming days about this decision. “Thiago has been of interest to Fluminense for a long time but keeps several other options open,” specifies the Italian.
39 years old but still competitive
“My four years here have been very goodconfided the 39-year-old defender after Chelsea’s defeat against Manchester City last Saturday in the FA Cup. It’s not that I didn’t believe in myself, but with the intensity of this championship, it’s rare to see players at a high level at my age. I don’t like talking about myself, but it shows. In the semi-final, I was ready to play overtime! I see that I still have a few years ahead of me to continue enjoying football. »
After spending eight seasons at PSG, Thiago Silva signed for the Blues during the summer of 2020. With them, he won the Champions League the following year, then the Club World Cup. by being voted best player of the tournament.