Thiago Silva set to return to Fluminense when Chelsea contract expires

Thiago Silva will rejoin Brazilian side Fluminense when his Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season. Pic: Zac Goodiwn, PA

Thiago Silva is set to rejoin his former club Fluminense on a two-year deal when his Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season.

The 39-year-old will return to the outfit with whom he spent three seasons between 2006-08, making 143 appearances, and has been given permission to join up with his new side prior to the expiry of his Stamford Bridge deal, which is up on July 1.