Thomas Tuchel delighted to re-sign ‘Benjamin Button of football’ Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva, pictured, has been hailed as football’s answer to Benjamin Button by Thomas Tuchel (Adam Davy/PA)

Thomas Tuchel has hailed Thiago Silva as football’s answer to Benjamin Button after the veteran Brazil defender rubber-stamped a third year at Stamford Bridge.

Silva completed a one-year contract extension on Monday to remain at Chelsea until the summer of 2023, in which time he will pass his 38th birthday.