Premier League: Chelsea’s Thiago Silva confirms exit after four seasons, likely to return to native Brazil

Chelsea’slegendary defender Thiago Silva has confirmed his desire to leave the club in the summer as he calls time on his four-year stint at the West London club.SilvaonMonday (April 29)took to Chelsea's social media handle and confirmed his desire to leave.The Brazilianis now expectedto return to his native nation with Fluminense having won the UEFA Champions League, Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup during his stay at the club.

Silva confirms desire toleave

"Chelsea means a lot tome,I came here with the intention of staying for only one yearandit ended up being four years, not just for me but for my family too."

"My sons play for Chelseasoit is a source of great pride to be a part of the Chelsea familyliterallybecause my sons are here. I hope they can continue their careers here at this victorious club that many players wish tobe a part of. I think everything I did here over the four years, I always gave my allbutunfortunatelyeverything has a start, a middle and an end," Silva said in his farewell message on Chelsea's X handle.

Expected to leave at the end of the season,Silva’sdecision to leave did not come as a surprise to many. He first played for the club in 2020havingmade a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in August. In his first season with the club, he helped Chelsea win the Champions League titleincludingan impressive show against Real Madrid in the semifinal.

At the time of writing, Silva has nine goals in the Chelsea coloursincludingeight in the Premier League.He was part of thenew as well asold ownershipof the clubwhichhas seen a drastic drop in form in recent months.

Chelsea currently sit on 48 points from 33 matches and have a game in hand over sixth-placed Manchester United, who occupy the last Europa League spot. The Blues will face Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday evening and need a win to stay in the hunt for a place in Europe next season.