Return home for Thiago Silva? Five days after formalizing his departure from Chelsea, the experienced Brazilian central defender should continue his long career in his country. Indeed, according to information from Globo Esporte, the former Paris Saint-Germain captain is on the verge of signing for Fluminense, a club whose jersey he has already worn 147 times between 2006 and 2008.
Aged 39, the Brazilian would have reached an agreement with the “Flu” for a two-year contract, lasting until June 2026. Thiago Silva should even have the honors of a presentation at the legendary Maracanã stadium, as had was the case for Marcelo, who also plays for the Rio de Janeiro club.
A symbolic return
If the defender still has commitments to keep with Chelsea until May 19, Globo Esporte reveals that it is not excluded that he will be released before this date. Winner of the Copa Libertadores last season, Fluminense wants to dispose of the Auriverde legend as quickly as possible. A return to his training club would be very symbolic for Thiago Silva, since he was initially not selected by his leaders as a teenager before winning during his second spell and joining AC Milan to become one of the most recognized central defenders in Europe.
Winner of the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, the native of Rio de Janeiro could not hold back his tears when announcing his departure from the Blues at the start of the week. “Chelsea means so much to me,” he said in a video published by the English club. I came with the intention of staying only one year, but that will end after four years. Everything has a beginning, a middle and an end. This doesn’t mean it’s a definitive end, I could return in the near future, in a new role. »
