Fluminense is actively making strategic moves to bolster their defensive lineup for the upcoming season. After clinching the Conmebol Libertadores title, the club has set its sights on two standout players: Thiago Silva, currently with Chelsea, and Antônio Carlos of Orlando City. Additionally, the return of Manoel in February is being greeted with optimism. The information is from Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte.
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Thiago Silva, a seasoned 39-year-old defender, stands as the focal point of their efforts. Fluminense has harbored a deep-seated desire to bring him back for four seasons. With his contract at Chelsea set to expire in June, the tantalizing prospect is that he would become a free agent on July 1st, potentially available to don the Tricolor jersey once more.
Their strategy is to replicate the successful approach used with left-back Marcelo. Marcelo had signed a pre-contract to join Fluminense in July 2023 but remarkably managed to terminate his contract with Olympiacos in Greece, allowing him to make a triumphant return to Laranjeiras on February 24th. It is worth noting that Silva has always had his heart in Flu despite leaving 15 years ago. We see this show of love in a Twitter post rooting for Fluminense ahead of the Libertadores finals.
Quinze anos se passaram desde então. Hoje, o clube da minha infância tem outra chance de alcançar a glória que esperamos por tanto tempo.
Boa sorte @FluminenseFC! ❤️💚 pic.twitter.com/CdBQkmLUZh
— Thiago Silva (@tsilva3) November 4, 2023
The anticipation surrounding Thiago Silva’s return has been a long-standing theme. Even back in February, when Fluminense announced the signing of Marcelo, Belle Silva, Thiago’s wife, subtly teased a reunion with a cryptic comment: “We’ll meet next year“.
On May 8th, Marcelo himself added fuel to the fire by sharing a screenshot of a video call with Thiago Silva and leaving an intriguing comment on Belle’s post: “The wall is down, Belle!” The anticipation and excitement in the air are palpable as fans eagerly await the return of a beloved player.
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