Thiago Silva, who is one of the pillars of Chelsea’s defense, revealed that he would’ve liked to stay with the club during his contract extension only to finally choose to make a comeback to his former team, Fluminense, in Brazil.
His departure was announced with a heartfelt message recently after a four year term at the helm of the Stamford Bridge club. At Chelsea, Silva was playing an important role in winning the Champions League title in 2021, while also obtaining success in the European Super Cup and Club World Cup competitions.
Chelsea confirmed Silva’s move with Fluminense on Tuesday and announced that the experienced veteran had signed a 2-year contract that will start once their last game, against Bournemouth, has been completed. This is particularly momentous as it symbolizes a full circle of his senior career that started with Fluminense way back in 1998.
London World reports that Silva not only wished to stay at Chelsea a bit longer, but also wanted to put his signature under a new contract. Nevertheless, after a long negotiation it was decided that he would go back to Brazil and his children would continue to study at Chelsea’s academy.
Yet despite he wanted to stay in London, he respected the decision and looked forward to his first return to his former club.
A supposed reference to the supporters of Chelsea, Silva is ascribed to be what the club stands for and represents exactly. Halle affected the hearts of fan’s who acknowledged his sincerity and dedication to his work.
We have all seen him in his position, and he is the one who is assumed to be the captain during Chelsea’s final game of the season, which takes place against Bournemouth, a very emotional farewell for the great defender.
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Silva made a really big deal of his accomplishments with Chelsea, having made over 150 appearances. In his farewell speech, he said that being at the club was totally unexpected.
He also thanked the club for allowing him to represent them and also promised to be their loyal fan. Interestingly, he assumed that he would only be at the club for a year, but he ended up giving the club a mark in its history.
As for the future, what Silva wants now is to focus on their remaining fixtures, beginning with a significant match against Nottingham Forest, which may be crucial.
The desire to play a key role in the team and targeting a Europa League qualification for the next season drive him as he remains determined to help Chelsea succeed even at this very moment.
With a move away from Chelsea to next season’s career at Fluminense, Silva’s initial legacies would still linger in the hearts of Chelsea supporters, giving him the chance to face his former club at the 2025 Club World Cup.
For the time being, he plods on, faithful to Chelsea, his vision to make a history inspiring in his last matches.
