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Chelsea sign Thiago Silva on initial one-year deal
Last updated on Aug 28, 2020, 05:11 pm
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Brazil central defender Thiago Silva has signed for Chelsea on a one-year deal, with the option of another.
The 35-year-old former AC Milan ace has joined the Blues on a free transfer having left Paris St-Germain after their UEFA Champions League final defeat to Bayern Munich on August 23.
Here are further details on the same.
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I am so happy to be joining Chelsea, says Silva
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Silva said that he is delighted to be a part of Frank Lampard's squad and is here to challenge for trophies.
"I am so happy to be joining Chelsea. I am delighted to be a part of Frank Lampard's exciting squad," Silva said.
"I'm here to challenge for honors and I look forward to playing at Stamford Bridge very soon."
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Career
Silva has enjoyed a superb career at club level
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Silva made 315 appearances for PSG in all competitions, winning a total of 23 trophies during his eight years there.
He also made 119 appearances for AC Milan during a three-year stay at the club.
He won the Serie A in 2010-11 and the Supercoppa Italiana in 2011.
Silva also featured for Brazilian club Fluminense, making 143 appearances and winning one trophy.
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Silva will be a key asset for the Blues
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Silva will lead Chelsea's defensive unit in the upcoming 2020-21 season and be a guiding force.
Chelsea had shipped in a whopping 54 goals in the Premier League 2019-20 season.
He is regarded as one of the world's most accomplished and successful defenders over the past decade.
Silva boasts of strength, experience alongside composure and technical ability.
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Chelsea have made notable additions in the transfer market
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After signing Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner earlier, the Blues went on to get Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell this week. And now, Silva's addition bolsters the squad further. They are also expected to land Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz.
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Thiago Silva joins Chelsea
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Done deal! 🙌 Welcome to Chelsea, @TSilva3!#OhhThiagoSilva
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 28, 2020
