Excitement in London As Top EPL Defender Reveals Intention to Play Into His 40s

• Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva says he would love to extend his playing career into his 40s after impressing since joining the London club
• The Brazilian has named Italian legend, Paulo Maldini as his major motivation as he hopes to emulate the defender by playing top-level football late in his career
• Silva recently penned a new deal with Chelsea that will keep him engaged with the Blues until his 39th birthday

Thiago Silva has revealed he plans on emulating AC Milan icon, Paulo Maldini by playing high-quality football even in his 40s.

The 37-year-old has been a revelation for the Blues since joining the Stamford Bridge club from PSG on a free transfer in 2020.

According to a report via 90 Min, Silva admitted he has no plans to stop playing any time soon as he hopes on being active for several more years.

"I hope I can do the same thing that Maldini did at Milan, playing until he was 40 or 41 years old.

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"That’s my plan for the immediate future and I have prepared myself for that."

Thiago Silva's contract with Chelsea is set to run until 2023 having recently penned a new one-year deal earlier in the season.

The former AC Milan defender has won the UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup since joining Chelsea.

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Meanwhile, Thiago Silva has disclosed he never at any point doubted himself when he signed for Chelsea after being released by PSG.

According to Tribal Football, Silva says he believes he has kept up his standard for the Blues despite playing in the "toughest league in the world" at 37 years old.

Thiago Silva spent eight seasons with PSG in France but decided he still has lots to offer at the top level which prompted him to sign for Chelsea.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Antonio Rudiger has now emerged as the fastest player so far this season in the Premier League beating Mohamed Salah's record.

In the eyes, many Premier League followers would think that Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah is the fastest player in the English topflight, but the Egypt international is second this term to Rudiger.

Rudiger has been in the headlines going by his superb performances for Chelsea in all competitions and his contract situation at Stamford Bridge.