Chelsea have been warned if they don't hand Thiago Silva a new contract their Premier League rivals will sign the veteran defender instead. The 38-year-old sees his deal at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of the season but, despite his impressive age-defying performances, the Blues are yet to extend his tenure.
Silva has featured 18 times for the west Londoners in the Premier League this season, helping Chelsea keep five clean sheets. The Brazil international has been key in helping the club keep their head above water amid a turbulent transition period on and off the pitch.
He initially joined the Blues in 2020 on a two-year deal, winning the Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. In January 2022, Silva was rewarded for his spectacular displays with a one-year extension.
