"PORTO, Portugal -- Veteran Brazilian defender Thiago Silva has joined Portuguese league leaders FC Porto until the end of the season. He announced the move on Porto's X account on Saturday, just days after his contract at Brazilian club Fluminense was terminated six months early. - Fluminense end Thiago Silva deal in blow to World Cup hopes "I'm super motivated," he said in a video with subtitles. "I hope I can help in the best way possible." Porto said in a statement that he has joined until the end of the season, with an option for another season."
"The 41-year-old Thiago Silva helped Fluminense reach the semifinals of the Club World Cup in July. He has 113 caps for Brazil and was in the squad at the last four World Cups. He is reportedly hoping for a recall in time for next summer's tournament. Earlier this week, Sliva said his contract with Fluminense was penned with a trip to the World Cup in mind to end his career."
Veteran defender Thiago Silva has joined FC Porto on a contract through the end of the season with an option for another year. His Fluminense contract was terminated six months early, prompting the move. The 41-year-old helped Fluminense reach the Club World Cup semifinals in July and has 113 caps for Brazil, having been in four World Cup squads. He hopes for a recall to the national team ahead of next summer's tournament. Silva prioritized finding a club near London to be close to his family and his eldest son, Isago, who signed with Chelsea.
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