LONDON (AP) — Brazil center back Thiago Silva joined Chelsea on a one-year deal on Friday after his contract expired at Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the latest big-name signing for the English club ahead of the new season.
Chelsea said the club has the option of signing Silva for a further year.
The 35-year-old defender played for PSG in the Champions League final last weekend, his last game for the French team after eight seasons, and was described by Chelsea as “one of the big names in world football.”
His arrival further strengthens Chelsea’s defense after its signing of England left back Ben Chilwell on Wednesday.