LONDON:
Chelsea extended the contract of the 38-year-old back Thiago Silva at the end of the 2023/2024 season on Friday.
Despite spending more than £500 million ($606 million) on new players this season, the Brazilian international remains a key figure at the heart of the Blues’ defense.
“I am very happy to continue my career at the Blues,” said Silva, who joined Chelsea on a short-term deal from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
“When I signed my first contract here, it was only for one year. Now it’s the fourth. I didn’t expect that, but it’s really a special time for me to sign and stay in Chelsea.
Chelsea The owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have come under fire for a media campaign in the transfer market in their first year in charge of the club.
But in a joint statement they praised Silva’s talent and leadership skills as an important help in sorting out the young talent they have signed for long-term deals.
“He is a special talent in the world, as he has proven over the years for the club and the country, and his experience, quality and technical skills are very important to our vision going forward,” he said. said Boehly and Eghbali.
“We are delighted that he has extended his contract with us and we look forward to much success with him going forward.”
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