Announced by Fluminense this Tuesday, Thiago Silva is looking forward to playing his first match on his return to Tricolor. At 39 years old, the defender denied having signed with the Rio club with an eye on his retirement from the pitch – but defined the matter as “inevitable” in the near future. He also highlighted the family’s support in the decision.
“I’m coming back to win titles with Fluminense”, says Thiago Silva
— I’m not coming back to end my career, I’m coming back to win titles. After that, it will be inevitable, but firstly I will come back to win titles. (…) I see with great happiness in my heart, in my head, in my mind, making the choice that could make me happiest at this moment. Isabelle (Silva, wife) was spectacular. She sat down and asked me if this is what I want. I said “yeah”. She was the first to give the ok. People tell me: why didn’t you come back last year, you were going to win the Libertadores. Because it wasn’t the time. This is the moment. – She said.
— I remember the games, the training, the technical quality, he had the ball very close to his foot, (Diniz) was a guy who added a lot to our team. The last time I went to Fluminense, we connected. There was always talk about coming back, working together — he recalled, adding:
— Marcelo is a special guy in my life. Very young, coming from the academy, rising to the professional level, playing a few games. We have a very good connection with him and his family. Surely when he finds out about the announcement, he will be as happy as I am.
Other answers from Thiago Silva:
- Reunion with the fans:
— I hope for a beautiful party. The moment is important, it’s cool. In that last game, they sang a lot for me to come back. This has remained in my memory for these 16 years. This made me make this decision.
— This guy is unbearable, I don’t like him (laughs). Marcão and I created a connection very quickly. He’s a special guy. I have it for life. We always meet, we are always connecting. He calls me every time, before the game he wishes me good luck. I wish him good luck there. And the phrase “when are you coming back?” was never missing. He said he wanted me to be happy anywhere. If he came back, it would be better for us.
— I’m far away, a very long distance, but at the same time it feels like I’m connected, I follow a lot of games, I watch social media. Whenever you’re in there, you can see this. I don’t want to play nice to be well received. I feel what I see. I hope that, with us, we can achieve things and be proud of our trajectory.
— In 2005, I went through the most difficult year of my life, which was the illness situation, after my cure, I returned to a special club, which opened its doors for me. It’s not for everyone, this shirt is too heavy.
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