The possibility of Thiago Silva leaving Chelsea this summer has increased as rumours of a return to Brazil with Fluminense intensifies.
According to a report from Extra Globo, the South American has made the decision to go home at the end of the current campaign.
However, that was refuted when the 38-year-old said he would not be leaving Chelsea in an interview with ESPN Brasil.
Currently, according to a Super Esporte update, Thiago Silva's choice may be affected by his wife, Belle Silva.
What's the premise?
Belle Silva, according to the Brazilian news source, would love to travel back to Brazil with Fluminense.
Although she has expressed a preference, the £96,000 per week man's girlfriend is rumoured to leave the final decision up to her spouse.
Silva has a deal with Chelsea that runs until June 2024, but it's unclear if he'll even be a regular starter when the next Stamford Bridge manager, Mauricio Pochettino, takes over.
The Brazilian international may find it difficult to play next season because the Blues have invested substantially in players like Wesley Fofana, Benoît Badiashile, and Kalidou Koulibaly, all of whom are younger than he.
Additionally, The Athletic reports that Chelsea must sell some players by June 30 in order to comply with Financial Fair Play rules after spending about £600 million on new additions under Todd Boehly.
Therefore, Chelsea would benefit financially from Silva's exit as they work to balance their books.
