Transfers – Thiago Silva Signs in Chelsea
Thiago Silva bounces back in London. Days after bidding farewell to Paris Saint-Germain, the defender signed up for Chelsea on Friday. The Brazilian has signed a one-year contract, with an option for an additional season.
A top exit. And a keen curiosity. This Friday, as expected for several days, Thiago Silva officially joined Chelsea after the end of his Parisian adventure, eight years long. The Brazilian, free since the Champions League final lost to Bayern Munich (1-0), has signed up for a year, with another optional. At 35, he offers himself an exciting new challenge but above all a very good contract in a team destined to return to the top.
Because the central defender, kicked out of the Parisian project by a Leonardo who remained faithful to his line of conduct on the thirties, lands in an experienced club but launched on a new project around Franck Lampard. The Blues, after two mercatos of frustration, have decided to put the means at the service of their new ambition: Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chillwell and Malang Sarr have already signed, while waiting for Kai Havertz, the last nugget of the German football.
In London, the Brazilian therefore arrives with legitimate ambitions and a frankly impressive level in the Lisbon Final 8. His experience, his tactical sense and his ability to grow the youngest alongside him will undoubtedly make him one of the pillars of this new Chelsea, determined to annoy Liverpool and Manchester City. We had less demanding and frankly less exciting challenges for players at the end of their contract at 35 years old …
Source: eurosport.fr
