Thiago Silva confirms decision to leave Chelsea after 4 years

Thiago Silva, aged 39, has officially announced his departure from Chelsea at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.

In a heartfelt message to the fans, the Brazilian defender expressed his gratitude and promised to return to the club one day.

Silva's time at Chelsea spanned four years, during which he made 151 appearances across various competitions.

Notably, he played a pivotal role in the team's triumphs in the Champions League and Club World Cup, both of which were achieved after his arrival from PSG on a free transfer in 2020.

Despite bidding farewell for now, Silva emphasized that this is not a definitive end and expressed his desire to potentially come back in a different capacity in the future.

He concluded his message by expressing his deep affection for the club and thanking the supporters.

Unfortunately, Silva's potential final appearance for Chelsea was marred by a groin injury sustained during their 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.