Thiago Silva: Without FC Porto, I’d have retired in December | OneFootball

Thiago Silva explained that he considered ending his career at the end of last year, but ultimately decided to continue in football because he felt he had unfinished business at FC Porto.

The Brazilian defender admitted that the possibility of representing the Dragons played a decisive role in his choice. Because of the significance of the club and his previous connection, Thiago Silva felt that this was the right moment to return and close a chapter that, in his words, had remained incomplete for more than two decades.

The Brazilian international also emphasized the special character of FC Porto and acknowledged that he did not expect to compete again at the highest European level at this stage of his career. Even so, he considered that the opportunity made sense both personally and professionally.

“If it weren’t for such a special club like #FC Porto, I would have ended my career in December. When the interest from a great club like FC Porto came up, with the history I have here and that didn’t go as I wanted 22 years ago, I accepted because this cycle needed to be closed. I thought it through and felt that this was the club where I should be. I didn’t expect to return to the highest level in Europe.”

In the player’s words, the decision was carefully considered before being made. The sense of identification with the club and the desire to correct an old story ended up being decisive in accepting the challenge.

In this way, Thiago Silva presents his return to FC Porto as an emotional yet conscious choice, marked by the ambition to conclude an important chapter of his career.

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