Silva, 39, has 113 caps for Brazil and was part of seven Ligue 1-winning campaigns at Paris St Germain before joining Chelsea, where he won the Champions League in his debut season. "The player will arrive in Rio de Janeiro to join the squad led by coach Fernando Diniz in around a month's time,

Veteran defender Thiago Silva will return to Brazilian club Fluminense after leaving Chelsea at the end of the season.

Chelsea have announced defender Thiago Silva will re-join Fluminense on a two-year deal when he departs the club at the end of the season. As part of the agreement the 39-year-old will be allowed to train with the Brazilian side prior to his registration transferring on 1 July.

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva will re-join Fluminense following the expiry of his contract at the end of the season, both clubs announced on Tuesday.

Brazilian defender Thiago Silva announced Tuesday that he will rejoin hometown club Fluminense when his Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season.Chelsea paid homage to the former Brazil national team captain on its club website: "He has also forged a lasting bond with Blues supporters and was named the club's Player of the Year at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.