Thiago Silva’s new contract close - and Chelsea are 'ready to negotiate with duo' next
dailystar.co.ukChelsea are nearing an agreement with defender Thiago Silva over a new contract, with the Brazil captain wanting to stay for another season.The former AC Milan and PSG centre-half has impressed since his arrival from France, helping to lead Thomas Tuchel’s side to FA Cup and Champions League finals.However, Silva’s season hasn’t all been plain sailing, missing a month with a thigh injury and getting sent off in the humiliating defeat to West Brom.Tuchel has a plethora of options in the centre of defence, with Andreas Christiansen, Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Kurt Zouma all enjoying fine form at times this season.Moreover, Fikayo Tomori will return to Chelsea this summer from Milan, while Silva’s former PSG teammate Marquinhos has.
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