Transfer market: Thiago Silva turns the page on Fluminense and is eyeing a return to Europe
At 41, former PSG captain Thiago Silva has terminated his contract with Fluminense and is preparing to return to Europe as a free agent at the winter transfer window, with the 2026 World Cup in his sights.
LE HAVRE – Thiago Silva of Brasil during the International Friendly match between Brazil and Ghana at Stade Oceane on September 23, 2022 in Le Havre, France. ANP | Dutch Height | Gerrit van Keulen – Photo by Icon sport
The former Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva has ended his spell with Fluminense. According to TouchlineX, the Brazilian terminated his contract to prepare a return to Europe, an option he favors to be closer to his family. At 41, the ex-Paris Saint-Germain captain has a clear roadmap: to rejoin the Old Continent as a free agent, not currently considering a move to the Middle East or Major League Soccer. It’s a well-thought-out decision as he approaches a new challenge he wants to take on before the 2026 World Cup.
Thiago Silva will therefore be free to sign with the club of his choice as of the opening of the winter transfer window on January 1. His immediate availability is bound to attract the attention of several European sides seeking experience and defensive leadership. Over his illustrious career, the centre-back has established himself as one of the most reliable players of his generation, having played for Dynamo Moscow, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, with whom he won numerous major titles.