Thiago Silva ‘is willing to quit Chelsea despite signing new contract three months ago’ to make emotional transfer
THIAGO SILVA is reportedly pushing to LEAVE Chelsea even after signing a contract extension in February.
Silva has apparently grown frustrated with the current situation at Stamford Bridge.
According to Globo Esporte, the defender is now regretting his decision to sign a one-year contract extension with Chelsea three months ago.
The Brazilian news outlet has said that Silva would scrap his Chelsea deal at the end of the 2022-23 campaign and return to his boyhood club.
He apparently wants to agree a contract with Fluminense after seeing his good friend and fellow Brazil legend Marcelo sign one with them.
The club, who are currently second in Brazil’s Serie A, are apparently also keen to pair the two up.
Globo Esporte claimed that the president of Fluminense Mario Bittencourt and former striker Fred have contacted Silva to encourage him to sign for the club before retiring.
Silva has spoken about his wish to return to the Brazilian club, who he played for back in 2007-09, winning the Copa do Brasil.
Speaking to TNT Sports, when asked about a possible return to the Brazilian the defender replied: “If I told you that I don’t think about it, I’d be lying to you.
“It’s something that I think about, I already talked a few times with my wife.
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“When you have a long career in Europe, your children grow up in Europe, this decision is difficult.
“I do have this dream of returning to wear the shirt of Fluminense, everyone knows my desire.
“But it’s something I prefer to leave in the future to see how things are going to happen.”
It would probably be no surprise if the 38-year-old left Chelsea and tried with Fluminense to win the Copa Libertadores before hanging up his boots.
Silva has been a crucial figure in Chelsea’s defence since his move to the club in 2020 from Paris Saint-Germain.
But, he has been openly critical of the situation at the club and its hierarchy, especially owner Todd Boehly.
Back in April this year the defender was particularly dejected after being defeated by Real Madrid to exit the Champions League.
He had to be consoled by interim boss Frank Lampard, and criticised the strategy of Todd Boehly after the match.
Silva was quick to defend Lampard, saying “The manager can only pick 11 from a squad of 30-something – that’s tough.”
But he went on to lambast Boehly’s £600m transfer spree, saying: “We signed eight in January, we need to stop and put a strategy in place otherwise next season we could make the same mistakes.”