Brazilian football club Fluminense has announced the official return of 39-year-old Thiago Silva to the team.
Thiago Silva will wear number 3 jersey
He will wear the number 3 jersey and has signed a contract with the club until 2026.
This isn’t Thiago Silva’s first time playing for Fluminense. After an unsuccessful first venture in Europe, he returned to the Brazilian league from Porto.
Thiago Silva career start at Fluminense
In the summer of 2020, Thiago Silva accepted Thomas Tuchel’s invitation and joined Chelsea on a free transfer.
Since then, he has played a total of 152 games for the Blues, scoring 9 goals and providing 3 assists, and has won the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup with the team.
Last Euro’s club, Chelsea
Thiago Silva’s contract with Chelsea is set to expire this summer, with the club announcing his departure at the end of the season.
Despite being 39 years old, Thiago Silva has been a key figure in Chelsea’s defense for nearly four years.
Chelsea will hold farewell ceremony for Thiago Silva
According to reports from The Evening Standard, Chelsea will hold a farewell ceremony for Thiago Silva in their last game against Bournemouth.
Thiago Silva’s return to Fluminense means that the club will now have up to four former Brazilian internationals over the age of 35 (Felipe Melo, Marcelo Renato Augusto).
Thiago Silva’s family in Fluminense jersey
As winners of last year’s Copa Libertadores and this year’s South American Supercup, Fluminense has secured qualification for next year’s FIFA Club World Cup, giving Thiago Silva a chance to face his former club, Chelsea.
