Chelsea confirm Thiago Silva on free transfer as former PSG star signs one-year deal at Stamford Bridge

CHELSEA have announced the signing of Thiago Silva on a free transfer.

The 35-year-old Brazilian centre-half joins on a one-year deal with the option to extend it by a season.

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Silva, who arrives at Stamford Bridge after his PSG contract expired, becomes Frank Lampard's third signing of this summer's window.

He said: "I am so happy to be joining Chelsea.

"I am delighted to be a part of Frank Lampard’s exciting squad for next season and I’m here to challenge for honours.

"See you soon Chelsea fans, I look forward to playing at Stamford Bridge very soon."

Chelsea had already announced the £50million signing of 23-year-old Ben Chilwell from Leicester.

They then followed up by confirming Malang Sarr, 21, signed on a free transfer, but will go straight back out on loan.

Lampard secured deals for Hakm Ziyech, 27, and Timo Werner, 24, before last season had finished.

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The attacking pair have linked up with their new team-mates to prepare for the upcoming campaign.

It comes as Chelsea close in on a club record deal to sign 21-year-old Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Personal terms have already been agreed with the playmaker ahead of a deal totalling £90million.

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