Reports from Brazil suggest that Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is willing to leave Stamford Bridge and tear up his contract to return to his former club Fluminense. The 39-year-old recently signed a one-year extension to his deal at Chelsea but has expressed his unhappiness with the way the club is being run. Despite significant investment in the playing staff, Chelsea’s on-field results have been disappointing, with the club currently sitting in the lower half of the Premier League standings. Globo reports that Silva is ready to give up his final season with Chelsea to return to Fluminense, but any potential transfer would depend on a deal being reached with Christopher Vivell, Chelsea’s director of football.
Chelsea star Thiago Silva is ready to leave Stamford Bridge, according to reports in Brazil, with the veteran centre-back willing to tear up his contract with the Blues to return to Fluminense.
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Thiago Silva has previously expressed his frustration with the situation at Chelsea, blaming the club’s recent struggles on a lack of strategy and indecision, including the change of ownership and the arrival of new players. He has also noted that there are amazing players in the squad, but not everyone can play, leading to some unhappiness. Silva’s potential move to Fluminense would see him join Real Madrid legend Marcelo at the Brazilian club, should a deal be concluded.