As Thiago Silva bid farewell to Stamford Bridge after four memorable years at Chelsea, emotions ran high in a touching tribute to the Brazilian defender. Amidst a guard of honour and heartfelt embraces from teammates, Silva took to the pitch for a poignant speech, expressing gratitude to all who had been part of his journey at the club.

Amidst the heartfelt words, Silva singled out two individuals for special thanks: Frank Lampard and Marina Granovskaia, acknowledging their pivotal roles in his Chelsea journey. With tears in his eyes and sincerity in his voice, Silva shared his dream of one day seeing his children don the Chelsea shirt, a testament to the deep connection he forged with the club and its supporters.

As he bid farewell, Silva’s poignant speech resonated deeply with fans, encapsulating the essence of his time at Chelsea and leaving an indelible mark on the club’s history.

“My dream is to see my kids play for you. I’ll miss you guys a lot. I love you,” was how he concluded.

By the way, what a moment to do your first proper speech in English! He’s clearly been practicing. What an utter god.