Milan consider Thiago Silva for defensive boost in surprise return | OneFootball

Thirteen years after his farewell, a name is gaining momentum at Casa Milan that evokes memories of glory for the Rossoneri fans: Thiago Silva. The Fluminense defender—one of the most elegant and decisive center-backs of his generation—could truly return to wear the Devil's jersey.

Milan, rekindling interest in defense: the idea of Thiago Silva emerges

"Certain loves never end. They take immense detours and then return." The famous phrase by Antonello Venditti seems to perfectly fit the story between Thiago Silva and Milan. Since the Brazilian left Milan in the summer of 2012, the wound has never really healed in the Rossoneri environment. Many consider his sale one of the turning points that opened a complicated cycle for the club: Milan lost not only a defensive leader but a symbol of reliability, charisma, and attachment.

Now, however, the circle might close. And at 41 years old, having turned on September 22, Thiago Silva has not yet lost his condition or hunger for competition.

Thiago Silva at Milan: a suggestion or a possible operation?

The news comes from La Repubblica, which reports evaluations already underway for weeks in the offices of Via Aldo Rossi. Milan is looking for an experienced center-back, capable of bringing order and leadership to a department that has shown more than one crack in recent months.

Favorable contractual situation

The context plays in favor of the Rossoneri club:

The Brazilian championship ends on December 21.

Thiago Silva still has six months left on his contract with Fluminense.

The player has never hidden his feelings for Milan and the desire, one day, to return to Europe.

Conditions that turn a suggestion into a concrete path.

Moreover, in Milan, there is consideration of the future of David Odogu, purchased for the future but considered not yet ready: the hypothesis of a loan in January is taking shape, opening space for an immediately reliable experience addition.

The age factor: a limit or added value?

The critical point is inevitably age. At 41, Thiago Silva represents a unique profile: great tactical clarity, still surprising physicality, ability to lead the defensive line. Skeptics argue that the pace of Serie A could become an obstacle; supporters, however, recall illustrious precedents.

Rossoneri precedents

Milan is no stranger to this type of "romantic returns":

Kaká in 2013

Ibrahimović in 2020, capable of changing the team's mentality

Luka Modric, arriving at 40 and immediately decisive

And the Modric case is a significant reference: advanced age does not necessarily mean the end of competitiveness. With adequate physical management and a calibrated role, even Thiago Silva could offer a high-level contribution.

Why Thiago Silva would make sense at Milan today

Besides the emotional value, there are specific technical reasons:

Immediate leadership in a young department

International experience in the Champions League and pressure moments

Ability to set up play that fits well with playing from the back

Operation cost contained compared to other names on the market

Impact on the locker room comparable to that of Ibra

Milan is seeking stability and solidity: such a profile, even just for six months, could prove crucial in the decisive part of the season.

A possible "last dance"

Thiago Silva has repeatedly stated over the years: "Milan is in my heart." A return to the Rossoneri would be an almost perfect closing of the circle for a defender who, in his prime, was considered one of the best in the world.

Time will tell if this suggestion will become a concrete operation. But one thing is certain: among the Rossoneri fans, the mere thought of seeing him again at San Siro has already sparked enthusiasm.

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