MX23RW : Tuesday, November 5 06:55:03| >> :120:10699:10699:

Chelsea confirm new Thiago Silva contract

Chelsea confirm new Thiago Silva contract
© Reuters
Chelsea announce a new one-year extension for defender Thiago Silva, who will remain at Stamford Bridge until June 2024.

Chelsea have announced that defender Thiago Silva has signed a new contract with the club.

Silva's previous deal was set to expire at the end of the current season, but he has put pen to paper on a new one-year extension.

The Brazil international, who joined the Blues in August 2020, will now remain at Stamford Bridge until June 2024.

Commenting on his new deal, Silva told the Chelsea official website: "I am honestly so happy to continue my career with the Blues.

"When I signed my first contract here, it was to just do one year. Now it is already the fourth! I could not have imagined that, but really it is a very special moment for me to sign and stay at Chelsea."

Brazil's Thiago Silva pictured on November 24, 2022© Reuters

Since arriving on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain less than three years ago, Silva has gone on to make 106 appearances for Chelsea, chipping in with five goals and five assists.

The veteran defender has established himself as a leader in the dressing room, and agreeing an extension has "delighted" chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali.

"We are delighted that Thiago has decided to continue with Chelsea," Boehly and Eghbali said.

"He is a world-class talent, as he is proven over many years for club and country, and his experience, quality and leadership skills are vital to our vision going forward.

"We are thrilled he has extended his contract with us and we look forward to more success with him ahead!"

Thiago Silva warms up for Chelsea in February 2022© Reuters

Silva has enjoyed success during his time with the Blues, winning the Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

Despite being in the twilight years of his career, he continues to be a regular feature in the Chelsea team.

The centre-back has started 18 of Chelsea's 21 Premier League games this season, while he was in the lineup for four of the club's six Champions League group matches.

Although Chelsea have struggled domestically this season, Silva will be dreaming of adding another Champions League winners' medal to his collection of honours.

The Blues begin the knockout rounds of the competition on Tuesday when they travel to Germany to face Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

ID:506470:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect3454:

Click here for more stories about Thiago Silva

Click here for more stories about Chelsea

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
USA attacker Christian Pulisic pictured during a press conference on December 1, 2022
Read Next:
Christian Pulisic 'to lead Chelsea summer exodus'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
1.15am
Buccaneers
@
Chiefs
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!