{"id":621962,"date":"2023-02-07T13:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T18:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=621962"},"modified":"2023-02-07T13:51:14","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T18:51:14","slug":"chelsea-thiago-silva-contract-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/02\/07\/chelsea-thiago-silva-contract-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabrizio Romano Gives Update on \u00a3110K-Per-Week \u2018Dressing Room Leader\u2019 Contract Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/02\/05\/chelsea-offload-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chelsea<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0are progressing with talks to extend the contract of Thiago Silva that will ensure he stays beyond this season, claims\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1622575641601228801?s=20&amp;t=oJvMOfnW5ejA30IFz7i_0w\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The Brazilian centre-back&#8217;s current deal expires in June 2023, but Graham Potter&#8217;s side wants him to continue his stay at Stamford Bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chelsea Progressing in Thiago Silva Contract Talks<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Chelsea are progressing in talks with Thiago Silva to extend the contract for one more season, valid until June 2024. Discussions ongoing, waiting for green light. \ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udd35\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Considered top player and leader into the dressing room, Chelsea hope to complete the agreement soon. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y0DUqiBc8H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Y0DUqiBc8H<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1622575641601228801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 6, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chelsea Hope to Complete Agreement on Thiago Silva Contract Soon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 38-year-old is among the oldest players in the Chelsea squad but has also been among the best performers this season. Romano adds that the Blues are aiming to convince him to sign another one-year extension after\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/06\/04\/thiago-silva-signs-new-chelsea-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he reached a similar agreement last year as well<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/02\/03\/ben-chilwell-manchester-city-summer-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester City Eyeing Move for Chelsea Defender Ben Chilwell<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The discussions over the deal are ongoing between the club and Silva&#8217;s representatives, with the Blues now waiting for the green light to officially announce the extension. Romano further states that Chelsea are hopeful of completing the agreement soon, with the Brazilian centre-back considered a dressing room leader and a top player within the squad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Silva arrived at Stamford Bridge\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/08\/28\/thiago-silva-chelsea-confirm-signing\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as a free agent in 2020<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. He has featured heavily for the Premier League side since joining them, and despite his age, he remains one of the most important players for Chelsea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"0mcnirgCQhRyj6n5nM3BQA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1414821425\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0mcnirgCQhRyj6n5nM3BQA',sig:'3-VCZD3zLiU_2NjVJwp_q9GPbUaU6vf9QJeSqPEE0aA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1414821425',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Silva\u2019s Chelsea Career Recapped<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After arriving at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2020, the 38-year-old had a dream debut campaign with the Blues. He helped them win the UEFA Champions League title in the 2020\/21 campaign, one season after coming up short with PSG. The Brazilian defender has already made 105 appearances for Chelsea in under three years with them, scoring five goals and providing as many assists across all competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/02\/03\/chelsea-winger-callum-hudson-odoi-attracting-arsenal-interest\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chelsea Fearing Arsenal Raid for Callum Hudson-Odoi in the Summer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite Chelsea making major defensive reinforcements this season, signing Wesley Fofana from Leicester City and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/01\/05\/chelsea-announce-benoit-badiashile-signing\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in January, Thiago Silva remains a first-choice under Graham Potter. The 38-year-old, who\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/epl\/chelsea-fc\/payroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">reportedly receives a \u00a3110,000-a-week salar<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">y at Stamford Bridge, has been one of Chelsea&#8217;s best players this season and helped them keep eight clean sheets in 24 appearances in a difficult season.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea\u00a0are progressing with talks to extend the contract of Thiago Silva that will ensure he stays beyond this season, claims\u00a0Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian centre-back&#8217;s current deal expires in June 2023, but Graham Potter&#8217;s side wants him to continue his stay at Stamford Bridge. 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