Key Takeaways:
- Thiago Silva intends to leave Fluminense at the end of the current season in December
- The 41-year-old is considering a return to Europe, with AC Milan reportedly interested
- Silva aims to be closer to his England-based family and plans to move into coaching within three years
Veteran Defender Set for Departure from Fluminense
Thiago Silva, currently with Fluminense, is contemplating a move back to Europe as he prioritises being near his family, who reside in England. La Repubblica has reported that, despite holding a contract with the Brazilian club through to June 2026, Silva is preparing to depart following the current campaign’s conclusion in December. Fluminense’s management had expressed a desire to extend his tenure, but is prepared to release him due to his personal motivations.
🚨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗔 🇧🇷 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗘 𝗗’𝗨𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘-𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗨… 𝗔̀ 𝗟'𝗔𝗖 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡 ! 🤯❤️🖤
Le défenseur de 41 ans sera libre en juin après son aventure au Fluminense, et l’AC Milan veut le rapatrier !
Le club lombard verrait en lui une expérience… pic.twitter.com/vZJ0CBCeeX
— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) November 17, 2025
AC Milan Reported to Monitor Silva’s Situation
The veteran centre-back is open to a second spell at Milan. According to Italian media, the Serie A club is closely tracking developments and could present Silva with an opportunity to return to San Siro. A move back to Europe would allow Silva increased proximity to his children, who are part of Chelsea’s youth academy, and support regular visits.
Future Plans and Illustrious Club Career
Silva’s long-term plan includes a transition into coaching, a career move he is likely to begin in approximately three years. Over his decorated career, he has featured for clubs such as Porto, Dynamo Moscow, Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea. With the Brazil national team, Silva has amassed 113 caps and scored seven goals.
