Thiago Silva signs new Chelsea deal until 2023

Having joined the Blues in the summer of 2020, the defensive midfielder has made an immediate impact, contributing to the club's Champions League triumph last season.

Although there had been some doubt as to whether or not the 37-year-old would be able to continue with the club beyond the conclusion of the current season,

announced that he would be staying on Monday.

Director

Marina Granovskaia

:

"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 honors 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."

Silva

added:

"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.

"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 Thomas Tuchel, the news that Silva will be staying in west London beyond the summer will come as a huge relief as Chelsea would be facing a defensive problem next season, with

,

, and

all seeing their contracts expire at the end of the current campaign.

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