Thiago Silva and Fluminense terminate contract, defender eyes move to Europe

By: The Associated Press Posted: 5:49 PM CST Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Veteran defender Thiago Silva ended his stay at Fluminense on Wednesday and reportedly wants a move back to Europe to revive his hopes of playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Veteran defender Thiago Silva ended his stay at Fluminense on Wednesday and reportedly wants a move back to Europe to revive his hopes of playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Veteran defender Thiago Silva ended his stay at Fluminense on Wednesday and reportedly wants a move back to Europe to revive his hopes of playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

Fluminense announced the termination of the 41-year-old defender’s contract six months early. He had joined the Rio de Janeiro club in May of last year.

Fluminense said in a statement that the former AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea defender is leaving behind “a legacy of dedication and love to Fluminense.” He had also played there between 2006 and 2008.

FILE - Fluminense's Thiago Silva (3) kicks the ball during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Al Hilal, July 4, 2025 in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Earlier Tuesday, former Chelsea defender John Terry said on TikTok he would love to see the defender return to Stamford Bridge, where the Brazilian won the Champions League title in 2021. Terry said: “His two kids are in our academy. No doubt he is going to be back in London here with his family for Christmas.”

Thiago Silva helped Fluminense reach the semifinals of the Club World Cup in July and was a starter most of the season, which ends in December for Brazilian clubs.

The defender was in Brazil’s squad for the last four World Cups. He also won the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2019 Copa América with the national team.