Chelsea defender Thiago Silva will not extend his contract with the club after the current deal expires, and both parties will bid farewell at the end of the season.

Since joining Chelsea, Thiago Silva has become an integral part of the team’s defense in London. In his first season with the club, Silva played a significant role in securing the Champions League title for Chelsea.

Throughout his time at Chelsea, Thiago Silva has been a reliable anchor in defense. Despite his advancing age, the Brazilian defender’s performances have remained consistent. Especially in the last two seasons, when Chelsea faced challenges, Thiago Silva emerged as a leader both on and off the field.

Thiago Silva’s journey with Chelsea will come to an end after this season. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian defender has no intention of extending his contract with Chelsea. Currently, both parties have a contract until the end of the season.

Therefore, in June, Silva will leave Chelsea as a free agent. In January, Chelsea offered Silva a contract extension, but the defender, who wears the number 6 jersey, declined the offer.

It is understood that Fluminense could be Thiago Silva’s next destination. This is the club where the defender began his youth career, and Silva wants to return to Fluminense before officially retiring.

As of now, Thiago Silva has made 149 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 9 goals. In his time with The Blues, the 1984-born defender has won 1 Champions League title, 1 UEFA Super Cup, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.