Thiago Silva To Leave Chelsea At End Of Season After Four Years | READ WHY
AFNEWS Reporter
Apr 29, 2024
Thiago Silva To Leave Chelsea At End Of Season After Four Years | READ WHY
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Thiago Silva has announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the season bringing an end to a topsy-turvy four years at Stamford Bridge.
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The 39-year-old joined the Blues in the summer of 2020 from PSG as a free transfer and he has gone on to become a fans' favourite with his outstanding performances for the club.
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Silva confirmed his decision to depart the club at the end of the season in a statement on the club's website on Monday afternoon.
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He said: "Chelsea means a lot to me. I came here with the intention of only staying for a year and it ended up being four years.
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"It is already hard saying goodbye in the most normal of circumstances but when there is a mutual love, it's even harder. But once a Blue, always a Blue.
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"My sons play for Chelsea so it's a source of great pride to be a part of the Chelsea family - literally because my sons are here. I hope they can continue their careers here at this victorious club that many players wish to be part of.
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"I think in everything I did here over the four years, I always gave my all. But, unfortunately, everything has a start, a middle and an end. That doesn't mean that this is a definitive end. I hope to leave the door open so that in the near future I can return, albeit in another role here. But it's an indescribable love. I can only say thank you.ÔÇØ
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"[It's been a] dream, definitely a dream. Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I could achieve such great things and win one of the best professional titles, the Champions League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world.
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"Goodbyes are for those that leave and don't come back. I intend on coming back one day.ÔÇØ
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Silva won the Champions League trophy, FIFA World Club Cup and the UEFA Super Cup and numerous individual awards at Chelsea.
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The Brazilian defender has made 140 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals.
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He has made 34 appearances for Chelsea this season, scoring four goals.
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Silva was substituted in the 90th minute in the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday with a groin injury, sparking fears that he may have played his last match for the club.
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— AFNEWS Reporter