"Veteran defender Thiago Silva saw his stay at Fluminense come to an end on Wednesday and reportedly wants a move back to Europe to revive his hopes of playing for Brazil at the World Cup. Fluminense announced the termination of the 41-year-old defender's contract six months early. He had joined the Rio de Janeiro club in May of last year."
"Earlier Tuesday, former Chelsea defender John Terry said on TikTok he would love to see the defender return to Stamford Bridge, where the Brazilian won the Champions League title in 2021. Terry said: "His two kids are in our academy. No doubt he is going to be back in London here with his family for Christmas." Thiago Silva helped Fluminense reach the semifinals of the Club World Cup in July and was a starter most of the season, which ends in December for Brazilian clubs."
Thiago Silva, 41, had his Fluminense contract ended six months early and reportedly wants to return to Europe to revive his hopes of playing for Brazil at the World Cup. The defender joined Fluminense in May of last year and had previously played for the club between 2006 and 2008. Fluminense described him as leaving behind a legacy of dedication and love. Silva helped the club reach the Club World Cup semifinals in July and was a regular starter for most of the season. He has been in Brazil's squads for the last four World Cups and has won major international trophies.
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