Chelsea News: After speaking to AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Blues defender Thiago Silva has confessed that he intends to continue playing until he is 40.
Since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020, Silva has enjoyed huge success, playing every minute of the Blues’ Premier League games so far this year.
Despite turning 38 last week, the veteran Brazilian player has no plans to end his career.
In an effort to continue playing well into his forties like Ibrahimovic, who turns 41 next month and led AC Milan to the Serie A championship last year, Silva is confident his good play will be enough to earn him another extension. contract at Chelsea.
Chelsea News: What did Silva say?
Silva told the official Chelsea website: Since Chelsea will play AC Milan in the Champions League, I have been talking to Zlatan more often.
“My goal is to continue playing until I am 40 years old, but I don’t know if it will be at this level or against these players. It depends on this season, and we’ll see how the World Cup turns out. It also depends on the length of my contract, but I intend to play until I’m 40.”
“Playing at this level at this age is essential for me, but it is difficult, especially in the Premier League. After training is over, I go home and consider how I might prepare for tomorrow. You must be constantly prepared as intensity is vital from the first minute to the last.
“Although I am 38 years old, I think I can contribute as much as possible to our team.”
Silva, the defender with the most games in Brazil
Silva, who is currently on international duty with Brazil, made history over the weekend when he played his 108th cap in the team’s 3-0 win over Ghana, becoming the position’s all-time best defender.
To win the only title that has eluded him throughout his career, the centre-half will be looking to score another World Cup first in Qatar later this year.
Despite Chelsea’s struggles, Silva’s strong domestic performance has kept him in Brazil’s preparations for the World Cup.
The Blues have lost three of their six Premier League games this season, and they also have a lot of work to do in the Champions League after winning just one of six potential points in Group E.
Following the abrupt departure of Thomas Tuchel earlier this month, the Blues are hoping to perform better under new head coach Graham Potter after the international break.
