“One of the best free agents ever in football”- Thiago Silva, who was in tears after Chelsea’s FA Cup loss to City, set to leave the club at the end of the season

Fans can't bear to see him go as Thiago Silva is calling time at Chelsea after an illustrious 4 years at the club.

“One of the best free agents ever in football”- Thiago Silva, who was in tears after Chelsea’s FA Cup loss to City, set to leave the club at the end of the season

Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season (Via IMAGO)

Chelsea defender and Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva has made quite the reputation for himself as one of the best defenders in the game. Despite being at the cusp of 40, the defender has shown no signs of slowing down, with his performances for the Blues speaking for itself. However, after yet another impressive season for Mauricio Pochettino‘s side, he is set to part ways with the club.

Silva’s commitment to the club and his desire to win was accentuated in the post-match scenes of Chelsea vs Manchester City. The Blues were knocked out by the finest of margins against Pep Guardiola‘s City, as Bernardo Silva netted a late chance to put his side through.

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Despite a solid performance from the Brazilian, his side crashed out of the FA Cup, which was evidently his side’s greatest chance to lift silverware this season.

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As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the veteran defender has rejected proposals made by the club in January for an extension. While many expected the centre-back to hang up his boots at Stamford Bridge, his departure and clear interest from Brazilian side Fluminense points to a future elsewhere.

Fans react to Thiago Silva calling time at Chelsea

22 years and 33 career trophies later, Thiago Silva has firmly cemented his position as one of the best defenders in the business. Ever since joining Chelsea from PSG back in 2020, the player has been crucial to the Blues’ Champions League triumph under Thomas Tuchel among others. On X, a fan said that Silva had thoroughly conquered Europe during his time at Chelsea.

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Thiago Silva (Image via X)

Another said that he is one of the best free agents ever and thanked him for his years at the club. Many were gutted that Silva didn’t opt to hang up his boots at the club, even though they respected his decision. Many highlighted a clip of him being in tears after the semi-final game vs Manchester City, citing that he was from a rare breed of passionate players.

Many labelled him a Chelsea legend and only had words of gratefulness for him. Some were sad that Silva had to give up on his dream of lifting a title in his farewell season, which ended in tears. As one of the best defenders of this generation preparers to part ways with Chelsea and the Premier League, his career will remain an inspiration for years to come.

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