January 25th 2024.
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva's contract is set to end after this season, and manager Mauricio Pochettino has spoken about the veteran's future with the club. Despite turning 40 later this year, Silva has continued to impress and play at the highest level.
He has been a key player for Chelsea, playing the full 90 minutes in almost all of their Premier League matches this season. As a leader and experienced player, he brings a valuable presence to the young Blues squad. However, due to his age, there have been speculations about whether he will stay at Stamford Bridge next season. Pochettino previously stated that the club was not in talks for a new contract.
After Chelsea's victory over Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday, Silva himself acknowledged that his playing career is coming to an end, but he remains optimistic about the future. He stated, "We know it's almost over, but it's not the end yet. Now, the future belongs to God. Let's finish well here, these four months and see what happens going forward, but I'm super relaxed about that."
When asked about Silva's comments in a pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup clash against Aston Villa, Pochettino admitted that he hadn't heard them. He said, "We didn't talk about the next season. Because I didn't hear, I don't know what I can say about that. Only he knows and the club if it's going to be his last season or not. I think always we talk about the present. It's important for him to keep fit. With his age, he's doing fantastic. We are so happy with him. What is going to happen in the future, that's for him."
Pochettino is leaving Silva's future in his own hands, focusing on the present and keeping the veteran fit and playing at his best. Silva joined Chelsea in 2020 from PSG and has had an impressive career with the club, winning the Champions League in his first season and reaching finals in other competitions.
In total, he has made 142 appearances for Chelsea and was named the club's Player of the Year and Player's Player of the Year for the 2022/23 season. Despite his age, Silva continues to be a valuable asset to the team, and Pochettino is happy with his performance. Only time will tell what the future holds for the Brazilian legend at Chelsea.
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