Topic - Thiago Silva

The 39-year-old Silva said last week he was not extending his contract with Chelsea and Fluminense announced Tuesday that the center back is joining on a free transfer.

Thiago Silva to return to Brazilian club Fluminense after leaving Chelsea at the end of the season →

“We have maintained a good performance defensively,” said Thiago Silva, one of the veterans in the Brazil squad at age 38.

Defense coming through for attack-minded Brazil at World Cup →