He Chelsea announced this Monday that Thiago Silva He leaves at the end of the season. In a brief message on social networks, accompanied by a few words from the Brazilian centre-back, the London club writes: “Four years, countless memories…”. The footballer ended his contract and left free.
“Chelsea means a lot to me. I came here with the intention of staying just one year and it has ended up being four, not only for me but also for my family. My children play for Chelsea, it is a pride to be part of this family. Hopefully they can continue their career here, in this award-winning club where many want to play,” he said.
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Already with tears in his eyes and a broken voice, he added: “In all these years I have given everything for this club, but unfortunately everything has a beginning and an end. This does not mean that this is a definitive goodbye. I hope that the door is open for a return in the future.
“The love I feel is indescribable. When I arrived it was just with the pandemic and there were no people in the stadium, but the fans have always been something special for me. When they were able to return to the stadium, I felt respect and affection towards me. It is already difficult saying goodbye, it is even more so when there is that mutual affection. I will always be a ‘blue'”.
At 39 years old, Thiago Silva is a target for Fluminense, the club where he became known and played as a professional between 2006 and 2008.
