Chelsea’s signing of Thiago Silva involved “no inherent risk”, says Craig Burley, with the Blues having landed a much-needed defensive leader with little financial outlay required.
An experienced Brazilian centre-half has joined the Blues on a one-year deal with the option of extending that deal by one further season.
Silva became available after reaching the end of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain, with the 35-year-old taken to Stamford Bridge as a free agent.
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He showed during PSG’s run to the 2020 Champions League final that he still has plenty left in the tank and could prove to be a shrewd addition for Frank Lampard.