Chelsea announce that Thiago Silva will rejoin Fluminense after four years in west London
Thiago Silva will re-sign for Brazilian club Fluminense this summer, Chelsea have announced.
He veteran center back emotionally announced that He will go away the Blues at the end of the season after four years at the club.
Silva joined Chelsea in 2020 and has won the Champions League, the Super Cup and the Club World Cup but now he is ready to say goodbye.
He will rejoin Fluminense with whom he spent the first years of his youth career in his native Brazil.
“After four seasons with Chelsea, Thiago Silva will leave after our final Premier League game of the season against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge and will rejoin Brazilian club Fluminense,” Chelsea said. saying.
“Chelsea agreed with Thiago that he can join his new teammates early after signing a two-year contract with the Brazilian club. Thiago will be able to train with Fluminense before his registration transfer on July 1.
“The 39-year-old will leave Stamford Bridge having made more than 150 appearances for the Blues and lifted the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.
“He has also forged a lasting bond with Blues fans and was named the club's Player of the Year at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.”
Silva left Fluminense as a youngster in 2000, but first returned to the club in 2006 from Dynamo Moscow.
He then sealed his signing for AC Milan, where he would become one of the best centre-backs in European football.
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Silva spent three seasons at San Siro before swapping Italy for France and signing for Paris Saint-Germain, with whom he would win seven leagues and 16 national titles.
The defender left in 2020 for Chelsea, where he won the Champions League in his first season after losing the previous final against PSG.
He has made 152 appearances in all competitions for the Blues and his final three games will be played in the remaining days of the season.
Silva will leave Stamford Bridge as a club legend and one of the most respected players in its history for his professionalism and quality.
Chelsea face Bournemouth at home on the final day of the campaign and the Blues faithful are ready to give Silva a fantastic send-off.
