My Son New Deal Means I Can’t Leave Chelsea –Silva

Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva has confirmed that he won’t be leaving the Stamford after his son sealed a deal with the club.

The veteran defender is a confirmed target for former team Fluminense.

But he told the club’s website: “The club is really important to all of us – it’s a mutual love. My wife, for instance, takes the underground to games and when she gets off the train people recognise her and start to sing my name to her! That just shows the love that they have for us, and we have for them.

“I need to live close to Cobham because I have to focus more on my personal care and treatment. But I know my wife goes to London a lot, far more than I do, and I know she really likes it – she says it’s a very welcoming city. Bit by bit, we are feeling more and more like Londoners.

“The whole family have fallen in love with Chelsea. My sons, Isago and Iago, both play for Chelsea. Isago has extended his contract here for the next two seasons, which means we are going to be here for two years. We just hope it’s more!”