Thiago Silva back at Fluminense after family visit: ‘Never easy to leave’

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·30 September 2026

Thiago Silva back at Fluminense after family visit: ‘Never easy to leave’

Thiago Silva is back in Rio de Janeiro to rejoin Fluminense after taking advantage of the FIFA international break to spend time with his family in London, England. The tricolor captain spent the last few days with his wife, Belle Silva, and their sons, Isago and Iago, before returning to his routine at the club.

The farewell, however, was not easy. On social media, the center-back spoke about being away from his family and revealed how hard it is to once again leave his children behind to fulfill another stage of his career.

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It is never easy for a father to leave his family, even knowing it is for an important reason and for something that is also part of our journey.

Thiago shared moments from the days spent with his family during the trip. Belle also commented on the post and highlighted the time the four of them were able to spend together.

Those days fly by when we are all together, but they are worth every second. We love you and are proud of the head of the family you are for us.

In the same post, Thiago Silva left a message for his wife and children before returning to Brazil:

I am heading into another stage of work, carrying with me the certainty that every effort, every distance, and every moment of longing has a purpose. But I want you to know that, even from afar, I will be present in every thought, every prayer, and every important moment. I love you all very much.

Captain returns to work at Fluminense

His return comes at an important moment for Fluminense. After the training period during the FIFA international break, the squad begins preparing for the decisive stretch of the season.

Thiago Silva returned to the club in July this year with a clear goal: to win the Copa Libertadores and try to bring his professional career to a close by lifting a trophy while once again wearing the tricolor shirt.

The defender’s relationship with his family had already weighed on an earlier career decision. At the end of 2025, Thiago left Fluminense to play for Porto in Portugal, precisely during a period marked by the difficulty of dealing with distance in everyday life.

Now, back at the club that defined his career, the captain will face his first commitment after the FIFA international break against Coritiba on October 8 at the Maracanã in the Brazilian Championship.

After that, Fluminense will have the derby against Flamengo and then begin their Libertadores semifinal clash against Palmeiras. The first match will be on October 14 at the Maracanã, while the decider for a place in the final will take place on the 21st at Nubank Parque.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.