Mueez Ajao
– Thiago Silva hinted he could manage AC Milan one day, but said his more immediate concern is seeking clarity over his Chelsea future.
– The 38-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season and it is unclear whether Silva will be offered the chance to extend his stay after moving to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
– Silva previously spent three years at Milan between 2009 and 2012, where he won one Serie A title and an Italian Super Cup.
Also Read: Kante miss AC Milan trip as Potter looks for another statement win for Chelsea
– Speaking on Monday ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League clash against the Rossoneri, the centre-back was asked about a possible return to San Siro and said: “I can tell you that I already made my history here at AC Milan, so I believe this is not the case at the moment.
– “If it could happen at any case, it would have been before me joining Chelsea. But I don’t know about the future. Who knows what will happen in the future, we’ll have to see. But I am very happy now to be at Chelsea, a very big club, great professionals. In the future, we will see. Maybe the coach? Who knows?”
Thiago Silva on whether he'd like to finish his career at AC Milan
"I have already made my history at AC Milan, this isn't the case anymore at the moment. If this could have happened, it should've been before I joined #Chelsea, but who knows, I will have to see then."
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) October 10, 2022
– New head coach Graham Potter suggested “the decision is Thiago’s” over whether he signs a new deal with Chelsea. Potter has started the Brazil international in three of his four matches since succeeding Thomas Tuchel as head coach.
Thiago Silva’s out of contract in June. Graham Potter on Brazilian’s future: “It’s up to Thiago, he will decide. All I can do is help him enjoy his football here”. 🚨🔵 #CFC
“The rest is for him and the club to think about”. pic.twitter.com/rzAI6SobYu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 10, 2022
– “It is probably not the right time to talk about new contracts,” Silva added. “What I can tell you is that the most important thing for me now is to continue playing at a high level and helping the team achieve the best possible results.
Thiago Silva:
It's probably not the right time to talk about a new contract. For me, what is important is to keep playing at a high level and achieving the best results. There will be the time when we need to talk, before or after the World Cup, so we will see what happens."
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) October 10, 2022
– “For sure there will be the time where we need to talk. It could be before the World Cup or after the World Cup.
Thiago Silva on Chelsea contract: “The time will come to talk, it could be time before/after the World Cup”. 🔵🇧🇷 #CFC @NizaarKinsella
“I need to decide my contract for my family arrangements, it’s not easy. We will see what will happen”. pic.twitter.com/NVFFdDVlfk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 10, 2022
– “Of course I need to know whether I will have a new contract with Chelsea, also for my family arrangements. It is not easy if I don’t have a new contract — I will have to decide what to do. I must involve my family. This is an important decision and so we will see what will happen.”
