A legend returns! Thiago Silva visits ex-Chelsea team-mates in training after swerving relegation with Fluminense

The veteran Brazilian defender, who left Chelsea at the end of the 2023/24 season as a free agent, returned to the club on Wednesday and caught up with his ex-team-mates. He shared photographs on social media from his Cobham visit where he can be seen sharing a light moment with the current Blues stars.

On Instagram, Silva shared the photographs and wrote in the caption: "Great to be back with the boys! Always good to see my @chelseafc family."

After moving out of Stamford Bridge, the 40-year-old returned to his homeland and signed a two-year deal with top-division Brazilian club Fluminense. Silva appeared in 20 matches across all competitions including 15 in the Brazilian league as Fluminense escaped relegation on the last day after beating Palmeiras 1-0. Earlier in September, the ex-Brazil international had returned to the Premier League club to meet his old mates.

The defender will aim to remain fit and take part in the inaugural edition of the Club World Cup next summer where Fluminense have been placed in Group F alongside Mamelodi Sundowns, Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan HD.