Premier League: Thiago Silva extends Chelsea stick with one-year extension

Chelsea on Saturday introduced that Thiago Silva had prolonged his stick with the membership for an extra 12 months. Silva joined the membership from PSG in 2020 and gained the Champions League with the Blues that season.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 11, 2023 18:27 IST

Silva joined the membership in 2020 from PSG (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Chelsea on Saturday introduced that veteran defender Thiago Silva had prolonged his keep on the membership for an extra 12 months.

The Brazilian defender has performed 106 occasions for Chelsea and joined the Blues from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020 and ended up successful the UEFA Champions League that season.

Silva additionally captained the Brazilian group on the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the place they reached the quarterfinals of the event.

Speaking to the membership’s official web site after extending his keep, the Brazilian defender mentioned that he was joyful to proceed his journey with the Blues. Silva mentioned it was a particular second for him to signal and lengthen his stick with Chelsea.

‘I am honestly so happy to continue my career with the Blues,’ Thiago mentioned shortly after signing.

‘When I signed my first contract here, it was to just do one year. Now it is already the fourth! I could not have imagined that, but really it is a very special moment for me to sign and stay at Chelsea.’

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling proprietor Behdad Eghbali mentioned that the membership was delighted to see Silva proceed his journey with the membership.

They mentioned that the Brazilian defender along with his expertise and management abilities are important to the membership’s imaginative and prescient.

“We’re delighted that Thiago has decided to continue with Chelsea.”

“He’s a world-class talent, as he’s proven over many years for club and country, and his experience, quality and leadership skills are vital to our vision going forward.”

“We’re thrilled he has extended his contract with us and we look forward to more success with him ahead!” mentioned Boehly and Eghbali.

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Feb 11, 2023