Thiago Silva is close to becoming Chelsea’s latest signing of the summer transfer window, with Frank Lampard set to sign the centre-back he’s been dreaming of since before the window began.
Chelsea have been spending big this summer, but their latest deal – and arguably their best – will cost them nothing.
Silva left Paris Saint-Germain this week after Sunday’s defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
The Brazilian’s contract came to an end in the French capital, and he reportedly rebuffed an offer to stay.
His relationship with PSG sporting director Leonardo had come to an unresolvable position, and the 35-year-old decided he wanted a new challenge.
The defender had been linked with Arsenal before the end of the season, and had a lucrative offer on the table from an un-named Major League Soccer side.
He also turned down an offer from Fiorentina after deciding Chelsea would be the best club for him to continue his career with.
Silva will apparently fly to London later this week to join up with the squad.
Chelsea are believed to be confident of confirming the deal today after successful talks with the defender.
The veteran defender will sign a one-year deal with a player option for a second year.
Chelsea’s transfer policy is said to prohibit giving contracts for two years or longer to any player over the age of 30, which was part of their reasoning behind the decision to allow Willian to leave.
Reports say he will have a medical in Milan today, and Chelsea could confirm the move immediately after.
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