Former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva joins Portuguese league leaders Porto until the end of the season at the age of 41.
Former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has joined Portuguese league leaders Porto until the end of the season at the age of 41.
The 113-cap Brazil international played for Porto's B team 20 years ago and after winning the Champions League during four years at Stamford Bridge, rejoined his boyhood club Fluminense in the summer of 2024 on a two-year deal.
He made 46 appearances for Fluminense last season but agreed to terminate his contract with the club six months early on Tuesday.
In a statement from Porto, Silva said he was "happy and flattered" to be given the opportunity to return to Europe to continue playing.
"I'm super motivated, and I hope I can help in the best way possible," he added.
Silva, who has also played for AC Milan and Paris St-Germain, has won 32 trophies during his career, including seven French Ligue 1 titles.
Porto are five points clear of Sporting at the top of the Primeira Liga table.
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