Thiago Silva, who made his Premier League debut at 36, has had an unprecedented impact in the league, solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest defenders of his era. Despite leaving Chelsea during a challenging period, his legacy remains strong. Chelsea FC signed Silva in August 2020 on a one-year contract with an option for an additional 12 months, cementing his status as a legend at the club.
Thiago Silva’s legend status confirmed - and Chelsea's Champions League winners agree #CFC https://t.co/Lssbu3d4aq
‘Chelsea Football Club has completed the signing of one of the big names in world football with @TSilva3 joining on a one-year contract, with the club having the option of a further 12 months,’ our official website wrote to announce the Brazilian’s arrival in August 2020. https://t.co/SeYgHWfsEh
Chelsea legend. https://t.co/1I3tRBT0a2
Memories in Blue 💙 @tsilva3 | @ChelseaFC https://t.co/pjRFc0FfdI
Thiago Silva was 36 when he made his PL debut. What he's done since is utterly unprecedented in the fastest, strongest league in the world, and bolstered his status as one of the great defenders of his era. He's leaving Chelsea at a low point but he'll always have Porto #CFC