Thiago Silva will LEAVE Chelsea at the end of the season after four years at Stamford

Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season after agreeing a two-year deal to re-join Brazilian side Fluminense.

The Brazilian has spent four years at Stamford Bridge, winning the Champions League with the Blues back in 2021. 

In a statement on the club’s official website, it has been revealed that Silva will be allowed to leave Chelsea early after their final game of the season against Bournemouth and join up with his new team-mates.

He will be allowed to train with Fluminense prior to his registration being made official on July 1. 

During his time at Chelsea he made more than 150 appearances and also won the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup. 

It had been widely expected that the veteran defender – who turns 40 in September – would leave the club at the end of the season. 

There was a strong hint towards his imminent departure after their FA Cup loss to Manchester City last month, when he was spotted in tears after the final whistle. 

His wife, Belle, also all but confirmed the news when she shared a picture of herself at Wembley on semi-final day saying it was their ‘last dance’ at Wembley.

She had recently posted a video expressing frustrations with reports surrounding her husband’s future, after he had been linked with a move to Fluminense, as well as to three unnamed London clubs.

In the video, she said: ‘Help me help you! You don’t know anything!

‘This anxiety is getting in the way of things that could work out! You’re getting in the way! Stop posting false information!’

Silva confirmed that his wife and children will remain in London as the kids play in Chelsea’s youth teams, as he targets a return to the Blues one day.