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Publication date: Monday, September 21, 2020 4:24 AM
Thiago Silva has revealed that he joined Chelsea to win the Premier League and secure his place in Brazil’s squad for the next World Cup.
The defender will turn 36 on Tuesday, but has insisted he still has the qualities to thrive at the sport’s top tier.
Silva already has 89 games for Brazil, but reiterated his desire to appear in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. plus aiming for cutlery with new club Chelsea.
Silva ended eight years with Paris St Germain by joining the Blues on a free transfer, and has revealed his enthusiasm for their challenge in West London.
“What motivates me, day by day, is the hunger to win; to win everything in my power, ”Silva told the Chelsea club’s official website.
“Coming into the Premier League, my main goal is to win the league title and I am sure we will fight for that every step of the way.
“The team is really strong, we have a great coach and I have come here to contribute as much as I can to make sure we are as close as possible to achieving those goals.
“That’s what motivates me: to go out on the field and then win, win and win a little more. I don’t think of anything else.
“As I said before, the prospect of playing in the next World Cup is another thing that really drives me. I’ll be around 38 when the next World Cup comes around and I’m very motivated to be in good shape for it.
“The work that I am putting in to make this a reality started some time ago and now Chelsea have given me a great opportunity to continue playing at the highest level.
“What Chelsea represents for me is a source of great happiness and motivation to be part of a new project, a new family and I hope this is a very special year together.”
SILVA TIPS CHELSEA ‘REBOOT’ TO LEAD TO SUCCESS
Chelsea has spent over £ 200 million on the Frank Lampard summer review, with Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell on board with the Blues.
The arrival of Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy should also be announced shortly, with Chelsea strongly supporting Lampard’s new era of Stamford Bridge.
Silva admitted that he now wants to help Chelsea get back to their dominant best, claiming titles and trophies at home and in Europe.
Lampard hopes Silva can add leadership and direction to his weak defense, and the experienced center-back admitted that the coach’s faith was central to his decision to join the Blues.
“The club has not spent a lot of money for a few years, without regenerating the squad, but now we are starting a new path again with some important signings,” Silva said.
“I hope this restart brings the same success that the club has had in the past.
“I look forward to playing my role on the pitch, and I hope this restart proves to be as successful as the project I helped to experience at PSG.
“The trust that he (Lampard) showed in me, that was all it took.
“For me, that confidence was the most important factor. Hearing that he believed in me, that he thought I could come here and make a positive contribution.
“With our young group, as well as some more experienced players like our captain (César) Azpilicueta, we have everything we need for a great season.”
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