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Thiago Silva, 41, Ends Fluminense Contract Early to Become Free Agent

Reports say he is targeting a European return after a regular 2025 run with the Rio side.

Overview

  • Fluminense confirmed a mutual termination signed by the player this week, ending his deal six months before its June 2026 expiration.
  • Local media report Silva intends to continue his career in Europe, and AP notes he sees the move as a way to bolster his Brazil World Cup prospects.
  • John Terry publicly urged a reunion at Chelsea on TikTok, while other outlets have floated Milan and Porto as possibilities that remain unconfirmed.
  • Silva was a regular in 2025 with 25 Brasileirão appearances and a couple of goals, providing veteran leadership across competitions.
  • Fluminense improved this year, finishing fifth in the league, qualifying for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, and reaching the semifinals of both the Copa de Brasil and the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States.