Newsletter

Thiago Silva: Chelsea are about to sign the defender for a year | Football news

The defender’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain ended after the Champions League lost to Bayern Munich

Last update: 8/24/20 12:28 AM

football/news/11668/12055335/thiago-silva-chelsea-close-to-signing-defender-on-one-year-deal">
Brazilian defender Thiago Silva is expected to join Frank Lampard's Chelsea

Brazilian defender Thiago Silva is expected to join Frank Lampard’s Chelsea

Chelsea are close to signing defender Thiago Silva for a year.

The 35-year-old Brazilian center-back became a free agent after PSG’s final defeat in the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Silva, who spent eight years at PSG after moving from AC Milan in 2012, will be the third signing of the summer following the arrival of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner Frank Lampard.

With Chelsea no longer signing players last summer, the London club could also sign deals for Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell and Bayer Leverkusen striker Kai Havertz before the start of the new season.

SIlva won seven Ligue 1 titles during his time in France but is leaving the club after failing to achieve the most desired European success in Paris.

Despite finishing fourth and qualifying for next season’s Champions League, Chelsea struggled defensively at Stamford Bridge throughout Lampard’s debut campaign.

Analysis: Chelsea can benefit from a wealth of experience

Thiago Silva made his last PSG appearance in the defeat against Bayern Munich

Thiago Silva made his last PSG appearance in the defeat against Bayern Munich

Sky Sports’ Ben Grounds:

After conceding 54 Premier League goals last season, the worst record in the top half and 21 more than champions Liverpool, it was clear that Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard would not end his transfer deal with Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.

Strengthening his defensive options was always on the agenda and Silva showed that getting the 35-year-old to Stamford Bridge with a sure performance in the Champions League final despite his side falling short is still valuable.

Chelsea may need to outsource one of its four senior mid-halves to raise funds: Fikayo Tomori has been linked with a loan move to Rennes, there has been talk of Kurt Zouma going in the opposite direction while Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger do so Enter the last two years of your current business.

But for those staying for the next season, Silva would offer a wealth of experience and support the development of highly rated 18-year-old defender Xavier Mbuyamba – the Dutchman signed after terminating his contract in Barcelona and naming the next Virgil van Dijk ‘.

Silva clears the ball in the final of the Champions League on Sunday evening

Silva clears the ball in the final of the Champions League on Sunday evening

Lisbon was not the perfect start for the PSG captain in his 315th and final game, but the central defender impressed against Europe’s top shooter Robert Lewandowski and put the four into an excellent position for an hour before the breakthrough.

His important block in denying Kinglsey Coman a second with the shackles of Bayern kept his side in the game.

In his eight years in Paris, Thiago won seven Ligue 1 titles and again showed his leadership role as the defensive lynchpin on Sunday – more passes (38) and more touches (57) than any other teammate, while his six clearances were too a playful contribution.

Premier League in and out

Who signed your team? Who was sent?

Check Here A comprehensive list of all the pros and cons of the Premier League from the 2020 summer transfer window, which opened on July 27th and closed on October 5th.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Premier League: The transfer window for summer 2020 has been postponed

Who signed your team? Who was sent?

Transfer Center LIVE!

All the latest news, analysis and rumors out of the window in one place.

The summer transfer window runs for 10 weeks from July 27th and ends at 11pm on October 5th.

A domestic-only window of trading between the Premier League and the EFL will then run from October 5 and close at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 16. Keep track of all news and analysis Sky Sports News and over Sky Sports‘digital platforms, also with our dedicated ones Transfer Center Blog.

.

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trending