Thiago Silva: Chelsea defender signs a one-year contract extension until the summer of 2024

Thiago Silva has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2024.

“I am honestly so happy to continue my career with the Blues,” Silva said in a club statement.

“When I signed my first contract here, it was to just do one year. Now it is already the fourth! I could not have imagined that, but really it is a very special moment for me to sign and stay at Chelsea.”

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and co-owner Behdad Eghbali said: “We’re delighted that Thiago has decided to continue with Chelsea.

“He’s a world-class talent, as he’s proven over many years for club and country, and his experience, quality and leadership skills are vital to our vision going forward.

“We’re thrilled he has extended his contract with us and we look forward to more success with him ahead!”

The Brazil international has won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup since his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2020.

This season Silva has made 24 appearances for the club. In total, the Brazil international has made 106 appearances for Chelsea, scoring five goals.

Chelsea have signed centre-backs Wesley Fofana, Kalidou Koulibaly and Benoit Badiashile for a combined cost of over £130m since Boehly’s consortium took over the club in 2022.

Nevertheless, Silva looks set to remain a key part of Graham Potter’s first-team plans.