By David Awopetu
Brazil centre-back, Thiago Silva, has signed for Chelsea on a one-year deal, with the option of another year.
The 35-year-old defender has joined the Blues on a free transfer having left Paris St-Germain after their Champions League final defeat on 23 August.
He will bolster the Blues’ defence, which conceded the most goals (54) in the Premier League top 10 in 2019-20.
“I am so happy to be joining Chelsea. I am delighted to be a part of Frank Lampard’s exciting squad,” Silva said.
“I’m here to challenge for honours and I look forward to playing at Stamford Bridge very soon.”
Silva, who has made 88 international appearances for Chelsea, the Samba boys; played more than 200 games for PSG during his eight years in the French capital, winning seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles.
He is manager Frank Lampard’s fourth summer signing, following England left-back, Ben Chilwell from Leicester and forwards, Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.
In the first window since the Blues’ transfer ban was lifted, Chelsea have also been linked with 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and Germany winger, Kai Havertz.
Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign away at Brighton on Monday, 14 September.
