Thiago Silva signs a new one year contract with Chelsea
Thiago Silva has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea that will keep him at the club until 2024.
Silva’s contract was due to expire in June, but he has now put pen to paper on a new deal that will see him remain at Stamford Bridge beyond his 39th birthday.
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling Behdad Eghbali released a joint statement on Friday night expressing their delight at Silva committing his future to the club.
‘We’re delighted that Thiago has decided to continue with Chelsea,’ they said.
‘He’s a world-class talent, as he’s proven over many years for club and country, and his experience, quality and leadership skills are vital to our vision going forward.
‘We’re thrilled he has extended his contract with us and we look forward to more success with him ahead!’
Silva added: ‘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.’
