Thiago Silva, the 39-year-old Brazilian defender, has officially announced his departure from Chelsea at the conclusion of the 2023/24 Premier League season, when his contract expires. Silva, who joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Paris four years ago, expressed his emotional farewell in a video posted by the club. In his message, he mentioned his deep affection for the club and London, highlighting that his family and children, who are enrolled in Chelsea's Academy, share this sentiment. Despite receiving a significant proposal from abroad in January, Silva chose to stay with Chelsea until the end of the season. He also hinted at a potential return to the club in a non-playing capacity in the future.
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Brazilian defender Thiago Silva announced his departure from Chelsea at the end of season after four years at the Premier League club but said he hoped to return in a different role https://t.co/nmJ7Ek0c7M https://t.co/W6LBA2MvTw
Thiago Silva holds back tears as he makes Chelsea announcement https://t.co/zd3Ojn5zyc
"One of the best defenders in the world" π€© Nicolas Jackson and Moises Caicedo on the news that Thiago Silva is departing Chelsea at the end of the season π΅ https://t.co/9C0hpQBENe
πΆ "Oh Thiago Silva..." πΆ His Chelsea exit has been confirmed, but he wants to return one day π https://t.co/Efy4oweZ3l https://t.co/R8auD3iNJc
This video of an emotional Thiago Silva discussing his Chelsea exit is quite something. Champions League winner whose oozing class extends beyond the field. π "Goodbyes are for those that leave & don't come back. I intend on coming back one day." π¦ https://t.co/Gz6HkaACQO
Thiago Silva to leave Chelsea at the end of the season. He plans to return one day βin another roleβ https://t.co/IPrrp03KrQ https://t.co/QmIMGbcFbo
Brazilian defender Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season after a "dream" four-year spell at Stamford Bridge, the 39-year-old announced on Monday in an emotional video message β¬οΈ https://t.co/NGpO8HDlWi #AFPSports
"I've loved watching him in the Premier League" π The Football Show panel on Thiago Silva's decision to leave Chelsea after this season π https://t.co/Cz1Yyz21ll
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Thiago Silva bids farewell to Chelsea, hints at potential return https://t.co/pJRqj0yfpK https://t.co/t41Xs3U5AS
π΅βοΈ An emotional message from Thiago Silva to the Chelsea fans https://t.co/c4ZOAtFtG7
βAn indescribable loveβ: Thiago Silva announces departure from Chelsea https://t.co/xCswsYDZ8B
Thiago Silva to leave Chelsea at the end of the season: https://t.co/fiNKpRUrtm
Tearful Thiago Silva to leave Chelsea at end of season https://t.co/eW2g03drBT
After four years in the Premier League, Thiago Silva bids an emotional farewell to @ChelseaFC π₯Ή https://t.co/bQCF2NoBQK
Thiago Silva is on his way out of Chelsea this summer https://t.co/sTV7XTW4C5
π΅π§π· Thiago Silva really plans to return to Chelsea one day in non-playing role to be part of the club. He loves #CFC and London, same for his family and kids in the Academy. Silva had an important proposal from abroad in January but he rejected to help Chelsea until the end. https://t.co/deI8b0WESA
Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of this season. Silvaβs departure from Chelsea after four years had been expected but the 39-year-old has confirmed his decision in a video posted on the clubβs official channels. Silva joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Parisβ¦ https://t.co/kM7yXUQxra
Has Thiago Silva already played his final game for Chelsea? @NizaarKinsella has the latest on his new injury blow β¬οΈ https://t.co/fhc89VsS7K
Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season. #BBCFootball #PL https://t.co/ds7c0tt6Gc
π¨Thiago Silva has confirmed he's leaving Chelsea in an emotional message to fans π¬β¬οΈ https://t.co/Efy4oweZ3l https://t.co/ZUNBQVQKVd
β€οΈ "It's an indescribable love." Here's the full story from @NizaarKinsella on Thiago Silva's emotional Chelsea exit - as he leaves door open for return in the 'near future' https://t.co/woD8l2K3BQ
ππ§π· Thiago Silva confirms: βIβm gonna leave Chelsea at the end of the seasonβ. βGoodbyes are for those that leave and donβt come back. I intend on coming back one dayβ. π« https://t.co/W4zM3pWtkt
Thiago Silva, it's been a pleasure seeing you in @ChelseaFC blue π«‘ The defender has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season https://t.co/5VM0be8xeb
π¨ OFFICIAL: Thiago Silva has announced he is leaving Chelsea. π https://t.co/PlL0qXD2Kl
Thiago Silva has confirmed heβs leaving Chelsea with an emotional message to the fans π π₯ @ChelseaFC https://t.co/AJDLeJy525
π¨ OFFICIAL: Thiago Silva has announced he is leaving Chelsea. π (π₯ @chelseafc) https://t.co/R6h12PmAvC
Thiago Silva breaks down in tears as he announces Chelsea exit https://t.co/1E0hqgN8IH https://t.co/STenEvf9gT
π¨ BREAKING: Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the Premier League season π΅ https://t.co/Mm2l8zYexN
π¨π¨ππ₯πππππ‘π π‘ππͺπ¦ Thiago Silva is leaving Chelsea at the end of the season when his contract expires More to follow... βοΈ https://t.co/N16WwW2NVQ
OFFICIAL: Thiago Silva will depart @ChelseaFC at the end of the 2023/24 season. https://t.co/SvppmvJGX2
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