Thiago Silva Signs Year-Long Contract Extension at Chelsea

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Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has signed a one-year contract extension with the club until the end of the 2022/23 season.

The 37-year-old who signed on a free transfer from Paris Saint Germain in 2020 was set to leave the club at the end of the season when his current deal expires.

He has since made over 56 appearances across all competitions since joining the club.

“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 and to Mr 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,” Silva told the club’s official website after signing his new contract.

“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.”

For her part, Chelsea’s director Marina Granovskaia said: “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.”

Since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, Silva has helped the club win the Champions League and European Super Cup.

This season he has made 22 appearances, including 17 in the English Premier League.

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