Thiago Silva, the 39-year-old Brazilian defender, has delivered a scathing farewell message to his Chelsea teammates as he prepares to leave Stamford Bridge after four turbulent seasons. Silva, who won the Champions League in his first season, has witnessed Chelsea’s regression from the Premier League’s top in subsequent seasons. With his contract expiring next month, Silva called out the “egos” in the locker room, urging those who plan to stay at Chelsea to set aside their pride for the good of the group.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Silva emphasized that Chelsea needs to battle for the top spots, and that requires shedding some ego and working for the team. He warned that if this doesn’t happen, nothing will change. Silva also announced his decision to return to his previous team, Fluminense, when the Brazilian transfer market opens on July 10.
Silva’s message to his teammates was clear: their efforts to reach Chelsea had to be worthwhile, and they must do more next year. He acknowledged that the current campaign is unworthy of Chelsea and praised the team’s supporters for their consistent support, even when the team was performing poorly. Silva’s words serve as a wake-up call to his teammates, urging them to put aside their individual interests and work together for the success of the team.
