Thiago Silva has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain performed a transfer U-turn as he prepared to head for the exits at Parc des Princes, but he had already given his “word” to Chelsea.
The experienced Brazil international spent eight memorable years in the French capital.
Across that spell he took in 315 appearances, landed seven Ligue 1 titles and graced the Champions League final, however, he was allowed to run down his deal towards free agency in 2019-20.
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With PSG prepared to let him walk away for nothing, Silva entered into talks with interested parties and eventually agreed to take on a new challenge in England at Stamford Bridge.