“I am very pleased to sign up for Chelsea,” Silva told Chelsea’s official website. “I am very happy to be part of Frank Lampard’s exciting team for the coming season and I am here to challenge the honors. See you soon, Chelsea fans. I look to the future to bet on Stamford Bridge very soon.”
The zaguero, who will turn 36 next month, has been one of the most productive in his position for more than a decade, exploiting at AC Milan, winning the pass to PSG where he played from 2012 to 2020. He won 22 PSG trophies his time there. Silva is expected to start immediately in Chelsea’s defense, helping a weak spot for a team that has wonderful aspirations this season.
Chelsea finished in the 4 most sensible premier league and were also the FA Cup ultimateists, wasting the most for Arsenal. Frank Lampard’s appearance has had a window of movement, adding Timo Werner of RB Leipzig, Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech, and the club is about to point out Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz.
The Blues will begin their Premier League season on Monday, September 14 at Brighton and Hove Albion.
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