Deal CLOSE: Paris Saint-Germain defender move to Chelsea nearly done

Thiago Silva will complete his move to Chelsea today, as indicated by report.

The 35-year-old is set to sign a one-year deal with the west London club after his Paris Saint-Germain contract ended.

Thiago Silva played his last game for PSG – who he has played for since 2012 – in Sunday’s 1-0 Champions League final defeat to Bayern Munich.

The Brazilian defender’s contract will incorporate a choice of one more year that can be triggered by either party.

Thiago Silva won seven Ligue 1 titles in eight seasons in France and will presently be hoping to add a Premier League medal to his glittering career.

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