Thiago Silva snubs Saudi Pro League and ‘agrees emotional reunion with former club’

Chelsea star Thiago Silva has agreed a two-year deal to re-join one of his former sides.

It’s been reported that Chelsea star Thiago Silva has agreed to a two-year deal to return to one of his former clubs. The 39-year-old announced his departure from Chelsea at the end of his contract, after spending four years at Stamford Bridge and earning cult hero status.

“Chelsea means a lot to me. I came here to only stay for a year and it ended up being four years,” he said via Chelsea’s website. “Not just for me but for my family, too.

“My sons play for Chelsea so it’s a source of great pride to be a part of the Chelsea family – literally because my sons are here. I hope they can continue their careers here at this victorious club that many players wish to be part of.

“I think in everything I did here over the four years, I always gave my all. But, unfortunately, everything has a start, a middle and an end. That doesn’t mean that this is a definitive end. I hope to leave the door open so that in the near future I can return, albeit in another role here.”

Recent reports indicate that Silva has indeed agreed to a two-year deal to return to Brazilian club Fluminense, where he played from 2006 to 2008 before joining AC Milan.

According to Brazilian outlet Globo, Silva’s deal with Fluminense is expected to run until 2026 but will only be formally announced after his contract is signed. Globo also reported that Fluminense successfully fended off competition from European and Saudi Arabian clubs to secure his return.

However, Silva’s wife, Belle Silva, contradicted these reports on social media, stating that “nothing has been finalized.”

There’s a possibility that Silva has played his last game for Chelsea after sustaining another groin injury during a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. Silva, who joined Chelsea on a free transfer in 2019, notably won the Champions League with the club two years later.