Thiago Silva Seals Emotional Return to Fluminense
Following his tearful goodbye last week, Chelsea have confirmed the 39-year-old defender’s move to Fluminense after his contract expires in June.
Silva, a veteran of AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, enjoyed a trophy-laden four-year stint at Stamford Bridge, including a Champions League title in his first season. He leaves the club with legendary status.
“Thiago Silva will depart after our final Premier League game against Bournemouth and rejoin Brazilian club Fluminense,” Chelsea’s official website reads.
The Blues have graciously agreed to let Silva join his new teammates early, with a two-year contract already signed with the Brazilian side. He can begin training with Fluminense before his official registration opens on July 1st.
Fluminense holds a special place in Silva’s career. He spent his youth academy years there before moving to RS Futebol in 2002.
After overcoming a serious illness during his time at Dynamo Moscow, he returned to Fluminense on loan in 2006.
The loan became permanent the following year, but his journey eventually led him to Porto in 2009. Now, he closes the circle by returning to his boyhood club.
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