Official: Thiago Silva returns to FC Porto, bolstering the defence | OneFootball

FC Porto announced this Saturday the return of Thiago Silva. The Brazilian central defender, aged 41, signed a contract valid until 2026, with an additional optional year, according to information initially reported by Flashscore.

This marks a return to the Invicta city, where the player was part of the B team of the dragons in 2005, which was his first experience in European football.

Thiago Silva arrives to strengthen a weakened defensive line at the start of the season, following Nehuén Pérez's injury. The Brazilian will compete for a starting position with Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, and Dominik Prpic, with the left-footed Pole also having the option to be used as an alternative for the left-back position, which is vacant due to Zaidu's absence, currently serving his national team in the CAN.

Due to regulatory reasons, the central defender can only be registered from January 1st, so his official debut is expected to take place in the 17th round of the League, when FC Porto travels to the Azores to face Santa Clara.

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