OFFICIAL: Thiago Silva joins Chelsea from PSG on a free

Chelsea have officially announced the signing of veteran Brazilian defender Thiago Silva on Friday (August 28). The 35-year-old joined the London outfits on a year-long deal for free after leaving Paris Saint-German (PSG) at the end of his contract after the French side's defeat in the final of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) last week.

"I am so happy to be joining Chelsea. I am delighted to be a part of Frank Lampard’s exciting squad for next season and I’m here to challenge for honours," Thiago Silva said.

"See you soon Chelsea fans, I look forward to playing at Stamford Bridge very soon," he added.

Speaking about Thigao, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: "We are delighted to be able to add a player of Thiago Silva’s proven world-class credentials to our squad."

"Having performed at the highest level for many years, we have no doubt his experience and quality will complement the many exciting talents we already have here."

"Thiago will be an excellent fit and we hope he can add some new trophies to his impressive list of honours," she further claimed.

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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 28, 2020

Silva has been acknowledged as one of the world’s most accomplished and successful defenders over the past decades, winning silverware in Brazil, Italy, France and at the international level, in addition to a long list of individual honours.

Chelsea in their official statement said, "As well as being blessed with pace and strength that make him a formidable opponent on the ground and in the air, being affectionately nicknamed ‘The Monster’ by the Brazilian and French press, the 35-year-old has the composure and technical ability to play the ball out from centre-back and a wealth of experience at the highest level of football. He has captained Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and the Brazilian national team."

"All those qualities were on display when he helped the French side reach the Champions League final for the first time last season. He earned further praise for leading a valiant defensive effort against Bayern Munich in his last match for PSG and became the first Brazilian to captain a team in a Champions League final."