Premier League giants Chelsea have, on Friday, been afforded a major boost on the personnel front.
This comes after a key member of the defensive ranks at Stamford Bridge reached a full agreement on the terms of a new contract.
The player set to stay put in west London? Thiago Silva.
Brazilian international Silva, of course, has continued to shine at the heart of Chelsea’s backline across the season to date.
Despite now being 38, the former AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain standout continues to act as one of the first names on the team sheet of boss Graham Potter.
This comes as Silva year after year manages to defy the laws of aging, with many of a Blues persuasion actually of the opinion that he has stood head and shoulders above his teammates as the club’s best performer across the season to date.
Chelsea’s Thiago Silva during the match at Stamford Bridge.
Picture : Mark Pain / Alamy Live News 2JWJCCB 03 Sep 2022 – Chelsea v West Ham United – Premier League – Stamford Bridge
Chelsea’s Thiago Silva during the match at Stamford Bridge.
Picture : Mark Pain / Alamy Live News (Alamy Stock Photo)
As per a report from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, ahead of the expiration of his current contract in the summer, the powers that be at Stamford Bridge have reached a ‘full verbal agreement’ to tie Silva down for another year.
Official announcement of the renewal, in turn, is expected imminently.
EXCL: Chelsea have now reached full verbal agreement with Thiago Silva on a new contract valid until June 2024, here we go! 🚨🔵🇧🇷 #CFC
Draft of new deal being prepared— it’s all done and agreed verbally as Thiago has given the green light.
New contract to be signed soon. pic.twitter.com/tvcwaJwDeZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 10, 2023
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