Thiago Silva meets Chelsea over director role, FC Porto future open | OneFootball

Thiago Silva is considering a return to Chelsea, this time to join the London club’s management structure. Talks have progressed in recent days during the Brazilian defender’s trip to London.

The centre-back, currently playing for FC Porto, was at Stamford Bridge on Monday to watch the match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. The following day, he met with officials from the English club to discuss the possibility of taking on a role off the pitch.

For now, the situation remains open. Thiago Silva has not yet made a final decision and is expected to assess his next step in the coming weeks. On the table is the possibility of beginning a new chapter in his career after a long journey at the highest level of European football.

A possible call-up to the World Cup could, however, be decisive in the outcome of this process. A place in the squad for the tournament could lead the Brazilian international to postpone any immediate transition into a management role, leaving open the possibility of continuing as a player for a while longer.

Thiago Silva made his mark at Chelsea during his time in London and remains closely connected to the club, which helps explain the openness to a possible return in a new capacity. At this stage, the process remains undecided, with the defender’s future depending on the next sporting and personal developments.

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