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Thiago Silva has received offers from three London clubs after announcing he will leave Chelsea at the end of the season, according to reports.
The Brazilian was emotional as he explained that he will leave the Blues in the summer after four years at the club, having initially been brought to Stamford Bridge by former manager Frank Lampard.
He explained that he has future plans to return in a different role, but it appears he has no plans to stop playing despite turning 40 in September.
The Champions League winner has settled in London with his wife Isabelle and children, who are expected to remain in the English capital for the foreseeable future.
However, Silva is attracting interest from teams from his native Brazil and other teams across Europe, but extending his stay in London is another possible option as clubs prepare their approach, as reported by TNT Sports Brazil.
Thiago Silva has reportedly received offers from three London clubs after announcing he will leave Chelsea at the end of the season
Silva will leave the Blues at the end of the season after four years at the club
Premier League teams could look to take advantage of his experience and leadership, despite Silva seeing his playing time diminish with the Blues this season.
If he decides to stay in the English top flight, he would be only the fifth outfield player to play in the Premier League over the age of 40.
Silva is attracted to the idea of returning to former club Fluminense, for whom he made 97 appearances during the early years of his career, and the South American side are trying to convince him to spend the rest of his career there .
But there are also three unnamed London clubs in the picture trying to extend his stay in England by offering Silva a move to one of Chelsea’s rivals.
Should Silva remain in the Premier League, he will be only the fifth outfield player aged over 40 in the division.
Silva’s wife, Isabelle (right), is said to want to stay in London with their children
The Brazilian is currently weighing up his options but could continue playing in England
However, the former AC Milan and PSG star could object to the idea given his relationship with the Blues and his loyalty to the club’s fanbase since moving to the Premier League.
Explaining his love for Chelsea, Silva said in his departure announcement: ‘It is already difficult to say goodbye in the most normal circumstances, but when there is mutual love, it is even more difficult. But one is blue, always blue.
‘The way I came into the club, with the support of the club, I came into the club as a leader, even though I didn’t feel like it had arrived as a newcomer.
‘It’s always difficult to integrate, but little by little I became part of the group and (Frank) Lampard played a big role in that. I am grateful to him for that.’