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Overview
- Fluminense announced on December 16 that the 41-year-old defender signed a mutual termination at CT Carlos Castilho, leaving him free to join another club.
- The club thanked its captain and recorded his second-stint totals at 212 matches and 19 goals.
- Chelsea posted a social-media video tribute hours after the exit was confirmed, and Silva responded with a blue heart emoji.
- Brazilian reports say he aims to finish his career in Europe to be near his wife and sons in London, with both boys in Chelsea’s youth system and the eldest signing a first professional deal in 2025.
- Speculation points to options in England, Italy and France, with AC Milan mentioned by local press, as he seeks to stay in contention for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad.