Thiago Silva has received offers from three Premier League clubs to join on a free transfer this summer, according to reports in Brazil. The 39-year-old announced earlier this week that he will leave Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of the season.
TNT Sports Brazil report that the Brazilian defender has the opportunity to remain in the Premier League for at least another season, as three London-based teams have offered him a deal. However, it is understood that Silva has already reached a verbal agreement to return to his boyhood club Fluminense this summer.
Despite the offers, it is claimed that Silva’s preference is to return to Fluminense and that he is reluctant to play against one of Chelsea’s Premier League rivals. One factor that could tempt him to stay in England is that his wife and children are expected to remain in London, regardless of his next move, as his two sons currently play for Chelsea’s academy sides.
Speaking about his Chelsea exit, Silva said: 'I hope they can continue their careers here at this victorious club that many players wish to be part of. I think in everything I did here over the four years, I always gave my all. But, unfortunately, everything has a start, a middle and an end. That doesn’t mean that this is a definitive end. I hope to leave the door open so that in the near future I can return, albeit in another role here.'
Silva may have already played his final game for Chelsea after being forced off with a groin injury in the 2-2 draw against Aston Villa last Saturday. He will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Tottenham on Thursday evening.
