Thiago Silva is set to prolong his stay at Chelsea by signing a new one-year deal. The Brazilian defender is out of contract at the end of the season, but Chelsea have offered the 38-year-old an extension after deciding they do not want to lose his experience and leadership.

 

Silva has proved an outstanding signing since moving to Stamford Bridge in September 2020. The former Milan and Paris Saint-Germain player quickly adapted to the pace of the Premier League.

 

Silva, 38, has been a revelation for the Blues since joining from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.

 

According to The Times, Chelsea chiefs view Silva as the perfect veteran to mentor their young talent.

 

Since his arrival last year, owner Todd Boehly has placed an emphasis on recruiting top young talent, including defenders Wesley Fofana, 22, and Benoit Badiashile, 21.

 

Having been a stalwart for former manager Thomas Tuchel, Silva has also impressed current boss Graham Potter with his “attitude and ability.

 

Silva has made 105 appearances for the Blues since joining two and a half seasons ago.

 

In that time he has won the Champions League, Uefa Super Cup and FifaSILVA LINING Chelsea set to offer Thiago Silva new contract keeping defender at club beyond his 39th birthday.

 

Thiago Silva is set to prolong his stay at Chelsea by signing a new one-year deal. The Brazilian defender is out of contract at the end of the season, but Chelsea have offered the 38-year-old an extension after deciding they do not want to lose his experience and leadership.

 

Silva has proved an outstanding signing since moving to Stamford Bridge in September 2020. The former Milan and Paris Saint-Germain player quickly adapted to the pace of the Premier League.

 

Silva, 38, has been a revelation for the Blues since joining from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.

 

According to The Times, Chelsea chiefs view Silva as the perfect veteran to mentor their young talent.

 

Since his arrival last year, owner Todd Boehly has placed an emphasis on recruiting top young talent, including defenders Wesley Fofana, 22, and Benoit Badiashile, 21.

 

Having been a stalwart for former manager Thomas Tuchel, Silva has also impressed current boss Graham Potter with his “attitude and ability.

 

Silva has made 105 appearances for the Blues since joining two and a half seasons ago.

 

In that time he has won the Champions League, Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup. Club World Cup.