Thiago Silva, Chelsea’s veteran defender, has announced that this season will be his last at Stamford Bridge. The 39-year-old Brazilian, a mainstay of the Blues team that lifted the Champions League in 2021, revealed the news on social media. An emotional Silva spoke of leaving the door open for a return, "albeit in another role" saying "goodbyes are for those that leave and don"t come back. I intend on coming back one day". Silva has made 151 appearances for the club and also won the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup. ‘An indescribable love’: Thiago Silva announces departure from Chelsea