Official: Chelsea complete signing of Thiago Silva
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| Chelsea new addition Thiago Silva. Photo: ChelseaFC |
Chelsea have hailed Thiago Silva’s “proven world-class credentials” after finalising the Brazil centre-back’s free transfer from Paris St Germain.
The 35-year-old has signed a one-year Stamford Bridge contract, with the club holding the option of adding another 12 months.
Silva’s addition will help manager Frank Lampard restructure his defence, and follows Wednesday’s £45million capture of England left-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester.
Silva’s eight years in France ended with PSG’s 1-0 Champions League final defeat by Bayern Munich, and the Blues have moved quickly to tie up a deal for the 89-cap Brazil star.
Silva ought to be approaching the twilight of a glittering career but Chelsea insist he has the evergreen and elite qualities to provide a significant boost to Lampard’s reshaped Blues.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 28, 2020“We are delighted to be able to add a player of Thiago Silva’s proven world-class credentials to our squad,” said Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia.
“Having performed at the highest level for many years, we have no doubt his experience and quality will complement the many exciting talents we already have here.
“Thiago will be an excellent fit and we hope he can add some new trophies to his impressive list of honours.”
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