Brazilian Defender Departs After Four Glorious Years in West London Thiago Silva is leaving Chelsea this summer to return to his former club Fluminense in Brazil. The 39-year-old departs Stamford Bridge as a Chelsea legend, having played a pivotal role in the club lifting the Champions League, Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup during his four years in London.
Thiago Silva‘s return to Fluminense may prove the final chapter of his storied career. Yet, the four years he spent in west London have left an enduring mark on the defender. Dreams were fulfilled as he lifted the Champions League, became a world champion, and his performances radiated quality and class. He embraced every aspect of the club away from the pitch, regularly attending Kingsmeadow to watch the Women’s team or sides from the Academy, where his sons Isago and Iago will remain in the youth ranks at Cobham.
Pochettino Pays Tribute to Thiago Silva “One of the Greatest Players Ever”
Chelsea Manager Hails Silva’s Professionalism and Amazing Career Thiago Silva was in tears as he spoke to the Chelsea fans following Sunday’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth, and manager Mauricio Pochettino once again paid tribute to the iconic defender during a post-match interview.
“For me, it is a pleasure and an honor to have managed him. He is a top player and one of the greatest players ever,” Pochettino said. “It is a real pleasure for me and my staff to have had the possibility to manage him and to be with him. He is an amazing professional, and his career has been amazing. It was a real pleasure [to be here today]. The problem now is we are going to miss him, but we wish him all the best for him and his family.”
Emotional Farewell at Stamford Bridge
Thiago Silva Addresses Fans in English and Soaks Up Final Moments in Blue Thiago’s four-year stay at Chelsea came to an emotional end on Sunday following the 2-1 win over Bournemouth. The Brazilian signed off in perfect style, with the win cementing Chelsea’s European qualification on the last day of the season.
Once the full-time whistle blew, Thiago Silva was given a guard of honor from his teammates as he re-entered the pitch alongside his family to say one last goodbye. Thiago addressed the supporters at Stamford Bridge with an emotional farewell speech, delivered in English, before soaking up his final moments in Blue with a lap of the pitch to thank the fans.
Thiago Silva Has Earned Special Bond with Chelsea Fans
Thiago Silva must be special. It is not an easy feat to attain a legendary status at Chelsea in such a short tenure in an extraordinary fashion. When on the pitch, Silva said he always felt “Re-energized” by Supporters’ Chants Thiago addressed the fans at Stamford Bridge after Sunday’s win at Bournemouth. That he did so in English – a language he is not fluent in – was another indication of the respect he holds for supporters.
It is a special bond that fueled the Brazilian legend on the pitch. He exclusively told us why: “I’m not a superhero, but in those moments the fans chant my name, I felt like one. No matter if I was tired or if I was feeling a little bit down in the game, as soon as I heard the chants, I felt re-energized. That sensation, that emotion, I don’t really know how to explain it. It’s amazing and made me feel like I could save the team, like nothing bad was going to happen in the game.”
Thiago Silva: Lasting Legacy at Chelsea Made Within Four Years Span
Thiago Silva Reflects on His Time in West London When Thiago arrived at Chelsea in the summer of 2020, supporters were not allowed to enter stadiums due to the Covid-19 pandemic. That remained the case for much of his first campaign, yet he still became a fan favorite.
He puts that down to the status with which he arrived at the club but also how he adapted to the rigors of Premier League football. “I think the fans saw someone who had represented great clubs and knew I would give my very best for this one,” Thiago explains. “My history helped in this respect, but I always performed with complete dedication.”
After the match, the 39-year-old spent time signing autographs for young supporters who had remained long after the final whistle to catch a glimpse of a modern-day Chelsea legend. “The love at the beginning could’ve been quiet, but the fans saw how I acclimatized to the Premier League, they saw my passion and love.
From there, it just kept growing between us,” Thiago Silva reflects. “That is why it’s so hard to say goodbye. I knew it was coming, of course, but that feeling doesn’t change. You think about everything that has happened and the experiences you have had. It leaves me sad that it is ending, but I am fulfilled because of everything we achieved together at this amazing club.” OGM News FC wishes Thiago Silva the very best for whatever his future endeavors holds.
