Thiago Silva wants to stay at Chelsea to help incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino to rebuild the club after a poor season.
Pochettino does not officially begin his reign as Blues boss until July, but has been involved in speaking to players and making decisions about futures - including ending Joao Felix's time at Stamford Bridge.
Silva, 38, was one of many players who might have been moved on from the Blues in the summer revamp - but the Brazilian defender has made it clear that he wants to stay with Chelsea.