Fluminense confirm Thiago Silva exit, legend’s future unclear | OneFootball

The Fluminense officially announced, on Wednesday night, the contract termination of defender Thiago Silva. The agreement was formalized at the Carlos Castilho Training Center and marks the end of the defender's second stint with the club that introduced him to football.

Trained in the youth categories of the Tricolor, Thiago Silva leaves Fluminense as one of the great recent names in the club's history. Captain of the team, he has played 212 games and scored 19 goals wearing the tricolor jersey, in addition to winning the 2007 Copa do Brasil title.

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In the 2025 season, Thiago had a high-level performance. He played 46 matches, 45 as a starter, with four goals and one assist. The defensive numbers highlight his importance: 91% pass accuracy, 64% efficiency in duels, 253 clearances, an average of 7.7 defensive actions per match, and no errors leading to goals, according to Sofascore data.

The good performance throughout the year, which included a standout in the Club World Cup (a competition where Fluminense reached the semifinals and defeated Inter Milan), reignited interest from European football. Recently, the Italian press reported that Milan was considering the possibility of bringing the player back for a possible final chapter of his career.

On the other hand, Thiago Silva has publicly expressed the possibility of retirement. One of the factors weighing in the decision is the distance from his family, who continue to live in London, where his children play in Chelsea's youth categories. Free on the market, the future of the experienced defender remains undefined.

Official statement from Fluminense in full:

"Fluminense FC informs that defender Thiago Silva formalized his contract termination with the club on the afternoon of this Tuesday (12/16) at the Carlos Castilho Training Center.

Trained in the youth categories of the Tricolor, Thiago ends his second stint with the Fluminense professional team. Champion of the 2007 Copa do Brasil, the captain has 212 games and 19 goals wearing the tricolor armor.

Thiago Silva, who returned to the club last year as a legend of world football, leaves a legacy of dedication and love for Fluminense. The club thanks the athlete for all his dedication and professionalism during his journey and wishes him much success in his new journey."

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