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Chelsea defender Thiago Silva recently said that he has made a decision about his future but didn't divulge it following the Blues' 0-1 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinals.
The former PSG and AC Milan defender was seen getting emotional following Chelsea's elimination from the FA cup. Silva, whose contract is set to expire this summer, played a pivotal role in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) victory in 2021.
While the 39-year-old didn't disclose his plans, he alluded to the possibility of ending his stint with the Blues after four years. He said (via GOAL):
"You are going to know in the coming days. I don't want to say anything now after a defeat. I'm sad about the result, but sooner or later the news will come out. I do have a decision made in my mind, but it's not the moment to share it."
Even at 39, Silva has undoubtedly been one of the Blues' finest players in the last couple of seasons. He has truly been aging like fine wine and according to him, he still has a few years left in him.
Silva added:
"I don't like to talk about me, but you can see this. In the semi-final I was ready to play the extra-time! I can see I still have some years in me to keep enjoying football."
With Antonio Rudiger having left for Real Madrid and Silva's future at the club shrouded in mystery, the Blues certainly could have some big shoes to fill at the end of the current campaign.
Chelsea return to Premier League action on April 23 following FA Cup defeat
Mauricio Pochettino's men will return to Premier League action when they travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on Tuesday, April 23.
Currently at the top of the table with 74 points, Arsenal are serious contenders for the PL title. Liverpool are second on the table with 74 points, while Manchester City are third with 73 points (having played a game less than the Gunners and the Reds).
Chelsea are currently ninth in the league table but can jump above Manchester United into seventh place with a win over Arsenal.
