Chelsea
defender Thiago Silva has signed a one-year contract extension with the club
until the end of the 2022/23 season.
Silva joined Chelsea in the summer of 2020 following the end of his Paris
Saint-Germain contract, and has established himself as a regular at the
centre of the Blues' defence.
The 37-year-old has made 22 appearances for Thomas Tuchel's side this
season, scoring two goals and assisting two more.
Since arriving at Stamford Bridge, Silva has also helped Chelsea win the
Champions League and European Super Cup.
Speaking to Chelsea's website after signing his deal, Silva said: "To play
here with Chelsea is a real pleasure. I never thought I would play for three
years here in this great club so I'm very happy to stay for another season.
"I would also like to say thanks to my family, the club, Marina
(Granovskaia) and to Mr (Roman) Abramovich for this opportunity.
"I will continue to give everything for this club and for the supporters,
who have always been by my side since I arrived.
"It's amazing to have this relationship with the fans and not only that but
the players, staff and the whole club. I'm going to give everything to keep
playing at this level in the most important league in the world."
Granovskaia, Chelsea's director, added: "Thiago Silva's experience,
leadership and performances have been and remain very important to this
squad, so we are hugely pleased to extend his contract by another year.
"We look forward to his continued influence as we seek honours this season
and next, and more of the qualities that have led to him having such a big
impact for us on and off the pitch."
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