Thiago Silva backs Fluminense in Carioca final: "I'm tricolor at heart" | OneFootball

Defender Thiago Silva has declared his support for Fluminense in the final of the Campeonato Carioca against Flamengo. In an exclusive interview with TNT Sports Brasil, the defender, currently at Porto, spoke about his recent period at the Rio club and said he will be cheering for the tricolor title in this Sunday’s classic at 6 p.m. at Maracanã."I am a tricolor at heart, I will always cheer for Fluminense. And in a Fla-Flu it’s even more special. Especially now after everything that happened with my friend [Filipe Luís]. On Sunday I hope it’s a great match, with a great atmosphere, and that in the end Fluminense can be crowned champions," said the defender.Thiago Silva returned to Fluminense in mid-2024 and stayed until the end of 2025, when he left Laranjeiras before the end of his contract to sign with Porto. In the interview, the defender recalled his recent time at Tricolor and highlighted the pride of having helped the team during a delicate moment."I am very happy to have been part of this club again. I didn’t win any titles, but I believe the biggest title was not letting Fluminense be relegated to the second division [in 2024]. The following year, I managed to have a satisfactory year, qualifying for the Libertadores. In some way, I left the team ready. Of course, I didn’t do anything alone, but the team reconnected with good football, well-played football," he said.The defender also praised coach Luis Zubeldía’s work, pointing out the coach’s influence on the team’s improvement."I think the mister has made a great contribution to the confidence of these players," he added.

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