Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea are in pole position to sign Thiago Silva
According to Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are in pole position to sign Brazilian veteran Thiago Silva.
The 35-year-old bid goodbye to PSG after their heartbreaking Champions League final loss to Bayern Munich last night.
Speaking after the game, Romano revealed on Twitter that the Samba star is ready for a new challenge.
Speaking to Sky Sports (h/t Twitter), Thiago himself admitted that a number of teams are in discussions to take him on next season.
He denied that his entourage has reached an agreement with Fiorentina and will decide on his future in the coming days.
Despite his advanced age, Thiago showed he still remains a potent defender to deal with. He was at hand to nullify Robert Lewandowski in the final as the Polish star had an uncharacteristically scoreless night.
In fact, Silva will bring much-needed leadership to the Chelsea backline. Although he is not a long-term option, he could prove to be a shrewd move for us in the upcoming season.
We take a look at how Chelsea fans reacted to the news.
Twitter reacts as Chelsea close in on Thiago Silva
Help us ask if Manuel Neuer also needs new challenge. We will be glad to give him that. #KTBFFH
— ADEMOLA (@RajiDraj) August 23, 2020
Willian (32) couldn’t get a 3 year deal at Chelsea? But Thiago Silva (36) is going to get a 2 year deal?? Seems a bit odd, unless I’m missing something?
— Hector White (@SakaXhaka) August 23, 2020
Having Thiago Silva for what will be most likely a back up option is a smashing signing even at 35. The man played a CL final tonight not bad for a 35 year old has been. Chelsea having a scarey good window so far.
— JQ (@lfcjq23) August 23, 2020
Probably more news tomorrow as I don’t think there are negotiations on weekends but fab said there was a bid placed on Friday. Hopefully it happens soon cause i can’t take it any more 😂
— Benji 🏴+🇹🇷 #freehavertz (@benji_harper17) August 23, 2020
Hopefully get to read ‘here we go’ 3 times next week.
— Jon Winstone (@winstone78) August 23, 2020
Thiago
Chilwell
Havertz
And then once more before the season for a GK??
FABRIZIOOOOOOO HAVE MY CHILDREN
— Liam (@_CFCLiam) August 23, 2020
Last team to beat Bayern in a UCL final was the Mighty Chelsea 😎😎🔵🔵
— CFCFan #FreeHavertz (@AnnounceHavertz) August 23, 2020
FABBBBBBB FROM THE CORNER FLAGGGG WHAT A HIT FROM THE ITALIAN R9
— CFC DUBois (@CFCDUBois) August 23, 2020
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@tsilva3 Thiago Silva is a legend. He is the best center back! Better than Ramos, Van Dijk, Godin… Today he made Lewandowski look like a schoolboy. Experience, leadership, positioning… and a great character. I am so sorry that he could not lift the champions league trophy. 😭
— Toraman (@300Beygir) August 23, 2020
He is welcome to Chelsea, and will be a good leader on the pitch.
— AbuCFC (@omoadeab) August 23, 2020
Fabrizo now saying what I want to hear, by next week it will be “Here we go”.
