Thiago Silva Makes Decision on Leaving Chelsea at the End of the Season

Thiago Silva Makes Decision on Leaving Chelsea at the End of the Season

Fred Kennedy
updated at May 16, 2023 at 8:25 AM
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  • Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva has been linked with an emotional return to his boyhood club
  • The transfer rumours come barely weeks after the defender renewed his contract with Chelsea
  • The ex-PSG man has been a key part of the Blues set-up since his arrival in the summer of 2020

Thiago Silva has addressed claims he could leave Chelsea at the end of the season.

The Brazilian penned a one-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge back in February, with the deal enough to keep him at the club beyond this season.

Thiago Silva waves to the fans prior to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge. Photo by Chris Brunskill.
Thiago Silva waves to the fans prior to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge. Photo by Chris Brunskill.
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However, there have been reports the experienced centre-back could seal a stunning return to boyhood club, Fluminense.

According to Metro UK, Silva revived his career at the Brazilian club back in 2006 after he was released by Dynamo Moscow, following his contracting of tuberculosis.

Thiago Silva on Chelsea future

However, the former Paris Saint-Germain centre-back has come out to deny the rumours linking him with a Stamford Bridge exit.

Speaking after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, the 38-year-old insisted he is keen to see out the remainder of his contract with the Blues.

"It’s even boring for me. It’s been only two months since I renewed with Chelsea, if I’m not mistaken, and I’ve always fulfilled my contracts," Silva told ESPN Brasil.

Silva said he the only reason he would leave is if the club decided he was surplus to requirements next season, or if a new coach saw no use in his presence.

"I intend to fulfil the contract that I signed until next year and then, next year, we’ll see what happens," he added.

Kante drops Chelsea future hint

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that N'Golo Kante has made a decision over his Chelsea future, amid speculation he could leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

The Frenchman's current deal with the Blues is set to expire this summer, with his current contract situation sparking fears that he could leave the club for free.

While reports claim Barcelona and Arsenal are keen to land the services of the World Cup winner, the midfielder has come out to state he wants to continue at Chelsea.

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