Chelsea confirm signing of former PSG star Thiago Silva

The Blues have added the veteran defender on a one-year deal with the option of extending for a further season

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of veteran centre-back Thiago Silva as the Brazilian defender makes the move to Stamford Bridge after departing Paris Saint-Germain.

Silva's move to Stamford Bridge comes after his eight-year PSG stay came to an end following the club's loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.

The 35-year-old, who served as captain in that defeat, departs the French side with a joint-record seven Ligue 1 titles as well as five Coupes de la Ligue and five Coupes de France.

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