Thiago Silva wants to stay at Chelsea despite Mauricio Pochettino’s plans for a defensive clearout

Thiago Silva wants to stay at Chelsea to help incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino rebuild the club after a poor season.

Pochettino will not officially begin his reign as Blues boss until July, but has been involved in speaking to players and making decisions about the future, including ending Joao Felix’s time at Stamford Bridge.

Silva, 38, was one of many players who may have joined the Blues in the summer refurbishment, but the Brazilian defender has made it clear he wants to stay at Chelsea.

As reported by the Evening Standard, he was named Chelsea’s player of the season and has one year left on his contract with the Blues.

His family is also based in London, with his sons Isago and Iago attending Chelsea academy, and his wife Belle seemingly enjoying life in the English capital, and recently attended one of Beyonce’s North London concerts.

The Brazilian’s wife and children are based in London – with his sons in Chelsea academy

Mauricio Pochettino will have some decisions to make about Chelsea defenders when he joins

It means that despite being linked to a move to Saudi Arabia or a return to Brazil, it seems unlikely that will happen, at least for now.

Pochettino will have to make tough decisions about Chelsea’s defensive options.

Levi Colwill returns to Chelsea for pre-season after a stellar loan spell at Brighton, while Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile are all big money signings who may be hard to sell on after the Blues’ defensive struggles this season. .

Chelsea youth product Trevoh Chalobah, 23, has been allowed to leave the club after 16 years with the Blues, with limited defensive opportunities.

Mail Sport previously reported that the London side hopes to earn £25 million by selling him to Champions League finalist Inter Milan.