Overview
- Porto confirmed the 41-year-old’s arrival on a contract running to June 2026 with an option to extend to June 2027.
- The announcement included a video with Fabrizio Romano, and Silva thanked president André Villas-Boas and coach Francesco Farioli.
- Silva mutually terminated his Fluminense contract earlier in the week to become a free agent.
- Chelsea and AC Milan had been linked and ex-players urged a Chelsea reunion, but Porto sealed the signing.
- Reports say he sought regular minutes in Europe and proximity to his London-based family as he pushes for Brazil selection in 2026.