Thiago Silva Breaks Silence on Leaving Chelsea at the End of the Season

• Thiago Silva's current contract with Chelsea is set to expire at the end of the season
• The veteran defender has been linked with a reunion with Brazilian side Fluminense
• Silva joined the Blues in the summer of 2020 after he departed Paris Saint-Germain

Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva has addressed speculation surrounding his future at Stamford Bridge.

The veteran defender joined the Blues in the summer of 2020 upon the expiry of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.

According to Sky Sports, Silva penned a one-year contract with the Premier League giants, with the option of a one-year renewal.

The Brazilian went on to extend his Chelsea stay for a further year back in February, with the deal set to keep him at the club until the end of the season.

However, speculation is now mounting on what the future holds for the 30-year-old at Chelsea as he enters the final months of his deal.

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Thiago Silva speaks on Chelsea future

Speaking recently about his Stamford Bridge future, the former PSG centre-back kept his options open amid speculation he could rejoin Fluminense.

Metro UK reports that there is a chance the 113-cap Brazil international could return to the club to wind up his career.

"This relationship has been going on for a long time, right? But I prefer to remain silent at this moment, as there has already been some controversy in the recent past," Silva said.

"I now have a family, I have children. So we have to think about this aspect too. It’s about seeing where things can bring us happiness, to finish this beautiful and successful career that I believe I have achieved," he added.

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The Blues are scheduled to host the Gunners at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday, October 21.

The cracker comes at a time when the two teams are worlds apart in terms of form, with Mikel Arteta's charges yer to suffer defeat so far this season.