Thiago Silva will re-join Fluminense in the summer after it was announced last week of his decision to leave Chelsea.
The 39-year-old will return to Brazil a bit earlier than anticipated with the two clubs agreeing that he can join up with his new teammates after the final game of the season at home to Bournemouth. A statement from Chelsea read: «Following four seasons with Chelsea, Thiago Silva will depart after our final game of the Premier League season against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge and re-join Brazilian club Fluminense.
»Chelsea have agreed with Thiago that he can join up early with his new teammates after signing a two-year contract with the Brazilian club. Thiago will be allowed to train with Fluminense prior to his registration transferring on July 1."
Silva spent two years in Fluminense's academy between 1998 and 2000 before moving elsewhere in Brazil. He then joined the club on loan from Dynamo Moscow before moving there permanently and spending two years there between 2007 and 2009. After that, he moved to AC Milan and has spent his time since in European football.
Now, though, Silva is set to end his illustrious playing career in his home country. Last week, the Brazilian confirmed his decision to leave Chelsea after four years at Stamford Bridge, in what was an emotional message to the supporters.
«Chelsea means a lot to me,» he said. «I came here with the intention of only staying for a year and it ended up being four years. Not just for me but for my family, too.
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