EPL: How Thiago Silva reacted after signing new contract with Chelsea

EPL: How Thiago Silva reacted after signing new contract with Chelsea

Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva, has reacted after signing a new contract with the club.

Silva signed a new contract with Chelsea on Monday that would see him remain at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2023,

The Brazilian joined the Blues from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2020.

Reacting after putting pen to paper, Silva said he never thought he would play for Chelsea for three years.

The 37-year-old also gave special thanks to his family, the club, Marina Granovskaia, and Roman Abramovich for giving him the opportunity to remain at the west London club.

"To play here with Chelsea is a real pleasure. I never thought I would play for three years here in this great club so I am very happy to stay for another season," Silva told Chelsea's official website.

"I would also like to say thanks to my family, the club, Marina and to Mr Abramovich for this opportunity. I will continue to give everything for this club and for the supporters, who have always been by my side since I arrived.

"It is amazing to have this relationship with the fans and not only that but the players, staff and the whole club. I am going to give everything to keep playing at this level in the most important league in the world."

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