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Publication date: Friday, August 28, 2020 11:54 AM
Chelsea have continued their busy transfer window by confirming the signing of Thiago Silva on a one-year deal.
Silva He captained PSG to the final of the Champions League last season, but the French team did not renew his contract. Therefore, he was able to search for a new club as a free agent.
Chelsea have been one of the most active clubs in the transfer market recently. They confirmed deals for Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech even before the window was opened.
Since then they have reinforced their defense with the incorporation of Ben Chilwell of Leicester and Malang sarr, the latter also as a free agent. Sarr is likely to gain experience on loan, so Chelsea needed another defender in the here and now.
Now, they’ve taken their bottom line to the next level by confirming a deal for Silva, who has earned 28 career honors to date. The 35-year-old underwent a doctor on Thursday., and now you’ve put pencil on paper on your contract.
Following the announcement of his move to Stamford Bridge, Silva said: “I am very happy to join Chelsea.
“I am delighted to be part of Frank Lampard’s exciting team for next season and I am here to fight for the honors.
“See you soon Chelsea fans, I hope to play at Stamford Bridge very soon.”
The former AC Milan defender has signed an initial one-year contract with Chelsea. There is the option to extend the agreement one more year.
GRANOVSKAIA EXPLAINS THE ADDITION OF SILVA
Chelsea manager Marina Granovskaia explained the rationale behind the club’s incorporation of the “world-class” defender.
She said: “We are delighted to be able to add to our team a player with the proven world-class credentials of Thiago Silva.
“Having performed at the highest level for many years, we have no doubt that his experience and quality will complement the many exciting talents we already have here.
“Thiago will be a great fit and we hope he can add some new trophies to his impressive list of honors.”
Silva won Ligue 1 seven times with PSG. Before that, he also won Serie A once with Milan. He has 89 games for Brazil, which shows the kind of leadership Frank Lampard has been yearning for.
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