Thiago Silva says goodbye to PSG fans ahead of his medical scheduled at Chelsea

Thiago Silva will arrive in London today for his medical ahead of signing for Chelsea FC on a two-year deal, according to reports. The Brazilian international joins the Blues’ after turning down offers from a number of other clubs across Europe, including Serie A outfit Fiorentina.

Silva would be Frank Lampard’s second defensive signing in this summer’s transfer window after the Chelsea FC manager’s resolve to bring in additional reinforcements for his side’s backline after the club’s shambolic defensive showings last season.

The 35-year old reportedly snubbed a one-year contract extension offered by his now former side Paris Saint-Germain. Silva played at the Ligue 1 giants for a span of eight years, with last week’s UEFA Champions League final loss to Bayern Munich being the center-back’s last outing for the French club.

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🇫🇷 «La valeur des choses n'est pas dans le temps qu'elles durent, mais dans l'intensité avec laquelle elles se produisent. Pour cette raison, il y a des moments inoubliables, des choses inexplicables et des gens incomparables »(Fernando Pessoa). Aujourd'hui un cycle se termine, après 8 ans au sein de l’equipe du @psg, je voudrais remercier mes coéquipiers, toute l'équipe technique et la direction, les fans, ma famille, Dieu et mes amis, pour tous ces heureux moments que nous avons vécu dans la Ville Lumière. Ici, avec ma femme @bellesilva, nous avons vécu des moments inoubliables, nos enfants ont grandi, nous sommes devenus citoyens français, et nous porterons à jamais ces années vécues et la France dans nos cœurs. Merci beaucoup 🙏🏽🔴🔵 🇧🇷 “O valor das coisas não está no tempo que elas duram, mas na intensidade com que acontecem. Por isso, existem momentos inesquecíveis, coisas inexplicáveis e pessoas incomparáveis” (Fernando Pessoa). Hoje se fecha um ciclo, depois de 8 anos no @psg , eu gostaria de agradecer aos meus colegas de equipe, à toda a equipe técnica e direção, à torcida, à minha família, a Deus e aos meus amigos, por todos esses felizes anos que vivemos na Cidade-luz. Aqui, junto com a minha esposa, @bellesilva , vivemos momentos inesquecíveis, nossos filhos cresceram, nos tornamos cidadãos franceses, e vamos levar pra sempre esses anos vividos e a França nos nossos corações. Muito obrigado 🙏🏽🔴🔵 • • • #AllezParis #ICICESTPARIS #PSG #ParisSaintGermain #Paris #Football #ThiagoSilva #ParisSaintGermain #IciCestParis #TS2 #DefenseurCentral #Capitão #Capitaine #CoronaOut #StopCorona #EquipePSG #PSGTeam #PSGlife #PSGforever #StayHealthy #OMonstro #PSGOL #AllezParis

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In what is near confirmation of Silva’s impending move to Stamford Bridge, the veteran defender posted a goodbye message to PSG fans on his Instagram page. The player expressed his gratitude towards the supporters of the Ligue 1 side who had backed him for up to eight years. Moreover, the 35-year old termed his time in Paris to be full of  ‘unforgettable moments’, a feeling he admitted was shared throughout his family.