Thiago Silva has signed for Porto after ending his contract with Fluminense. The 41-year-old Brazilian returns to the club he represented in the 2004/05 season when he appeared for Porto’s B team.
The durable central defender has represented AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. He won the 2010-11 Serie A title, seven Ligue 1 titles and the UEFA Champions League.
Silva made his debut for Brazil in 2008, became the captain of the Seleção and earned 113 caps. Appearing in eight major tournaments, he was a member of the team that won the 2019 Copa América.
The veteran left a message for Porto supporters, saying: “Hello Porto fans, I’m here to announce my return to the Dragons. You can’t imagine how happy and flattered I am with this opportunity. I’m super motivated, and I hope I can help in the best way possible.
“I would like to thank our president, André Villas-Boas, for the opportunity, and our manager, Francesco Farioli, as well, and say how eager I am to wear these colors once again. I count on your support and I hope to see you at the Dragão stadium.”
Silva will strenghten a defence that is missing Nehuen Perez for the season and will be without Zaidu Sanusi who is on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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