Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Thiago Silva Leaves Fluminense, Eyes European Move
Thiago Silva, a 41-year-old soccer player, has left his team, Fluminense, early.
He wants to move to Europe to play again and maybe get a chance to play for Brazil in the World Cup.
He played for Fluminense for a year and also played there before from 2006 to 2008.
A former teammate, John Terry, said he would like Silva to come back to Chelsea, where Silva won a big trophy in 2021.
Silva helped his team reach the semifinals of a big tournament this year.
Thiago Silva, 41, terminated his contract with Fluminense six months early.
He joined Fluminense in May 2023 and previously played there from 2006 to 2008.
Silva is looking to move to Europe to revive his World Cup hopes with Brazil.
Former Chelsea defender John Terry expressed interest in Silva returning to Chelsea.
Silva helped Fluminense reach the Club World Cup semifinals in July.
- Who
- Thiago Silva, a 41-year-old Brazilian defender
- What
- Terminated his contract with Fluminense six months early and is looking to move to Europe
- When
- The contract was terminated on Wednesday
- Where
- Fluminense is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Why
- To revive his hopes of playing for Brazil at the World Cup
- Player
- Thiago Silva
- Current Club
- Fluminense
- Contract Termination
- Six months early
- Previous Clubs
- AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea
- Age
- 41
- World Cup Ambition
- Play for Brazil
- Former Chelsea Defender's Comment
- John Terry expressed interest in Silva's return to Chelsea