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Neymar 'has to go to Chelsea', urges Thiago Silva as Blues defender sends message to new owner Todd Boehly to bring his Brazil team-mate to Stamford Bridge amid growing doubts over superstar's future at PSG

Thiago Silva has expressed his hopes that his Brazil team-mate Neymar will join him at Chelsea.

Neymar has been linked to a move away from Paris Saint-Germain, with the Blues one of several clubs linked to the star - and among the very few able to afford his expensive services.

Chelsea defender Silva was asked about the topic by local media while on holiday in the Brazilian city of Recife.

'He has to go to Chelsea,' the 37-year-old told JC via SportWitness. 'If it happens, it will be for the best.