Thiago Silva has told Chelsea they are approaching crunch time in talks about a new contract.
Brazil veteran Silva, 38, will see his deal expire next summer and wants his future resolved in the next couple of months. Silva said: “I can tell you that what is important is to continue playing at a high level and help the team to achieve the best possible results.
“For sure, there will be a time when we need to talk, it could be before the World Cup or after the World Cup because I need to know whether I will have a new contract with Chelsea for my family arrangements.