Chelsea's official website revealed on Monday (29) that Thiago Silva, a Brazilian defender in his late thirties, will bid farewell to the Blues at the end of the season, bringing to a close a four-year career as a blue-blooded warrior. During this period, he helped the team win the European Union and UEFA Super League awards.
Thiago Silva moved to Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2020, contributing 9 goals and 3 assists in 151 consecutive season appearances. He scored four individual goals this season to help the team win the UEFA Champions League. He has been with the team through thick and thin over the past two seasons and is regarded as the team's spiritual pillar.
The Brazilian defender admitted that he was nearly 36 years old when he joined Chelsea and never thought he would stay with the team for so long: At first I thought it would only be for one year, but I didn't expect to be here for four years, and my family and I have become part of the team. I have always given my best, this is not an end, I look forward to the future in another area to show themselves.
The official meeting to announce the departure of Thiago Silva means he may never get the chance to say goodbye to the fans on the field. The London Evening Standard revealed that he will undergo tests for a groin injury if he leaves the game injured. Once the injury is confirmed, he may retire early without a farewell performance.
