Thiago Silva received a hero's welcome upon his return to Fluminense, his boyhood club, in Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian defender's unveiling drew a record-breaking crowd of over 55,000 fans, making it the largest presentation in the club's history. Silva, affectionately known as 'O Monstro', expressed his gratitude in a heartfelt speech, marking an emotional homecoming as he prepares to close out his career where it all began.
🚨 55,000 Fluminense fans were present at the presentation of Thiago Silva. 😳🇧🇷 Just what that legend deserves. 🤩 (🎥 @FluminenseFC ) https://t.co/rBai8sZF0H
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55,000 Fluminense fans were present at the presentation of Thiago Silva. 😳🇧🇷 Just what that legend deserves. 🤩 https://t.co/WoCeOHfPfG
THIAGO SILVA was given a hero's welcome in a packed stadium at his Fluminese unveiling, with the Brazilian defender returning to his boyhood club. "O Monstro" will get to close out his career where it all started. 🟢🔴 https://t.co/GmptrkF6in
Thiago Silva's Fluminese unveiling drew a crowd of more than 55,000 people! 🤯 No presentation has ever drawn a larger crowd. 🔥 Iconic. 👑 https://t.co/iYKl1UCmeZ
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🚨 Thiago Silva welcomed by Fluminense supporters back to Rio de Janeiro. 🇧🇷🥹 (🎥 @FluminenseFC) https://t.co/kzGqpeQIO9