Brazil and Chelsea now possess the "best version of Thiago Silva" according to the 38-year-old centre-back, who is out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of this season.
Silva joined Chelsea on a free transfer in the summer of 2020 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain and instantly established himself as a key figure in the starting XI under Frank Lampard and then Thomas Tuchel. The defender's debut campaign ended with a Champions League triumph and an inevitable 12-month extension of his contract.
Another one-year deal was agreed upon last term, in which the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup were lifted. And even though the Brazil international is at the tail-end of his storied career, he remains a hugely influential and dependable presence both on and off the pitch for Chelsea.
