'I love you so much' - Thiago Silva in tears during emotional Chelsea goodbye

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 20 May 2024 13:04 BST
• 4 min read

Thiago Silva appeared to be in floods of tears when giving his emotional farewell to Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge.

The veteran centre-back addressed the home support in his final game for the Blues.

Silva had joined Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020 on an initial one-year deal but went on to play another three years for the club.

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Earlier in the season, it was announced that the defender would be leaving Chelsea when his contract runs out in June, meaning the Cherries' visit to West London would be his lasting outing for the side.

After the win over Bournemouth, Silva spoke to the home supporter and looked to be weeping.

He told the fans: "I love you so much guys. I will miss you. Bye bye.”

Silva has been a rock for Chelsea over the past four years, playing 155 games in all competitions and scoring nine goals in that time.

With the club, he's won the Champions League, Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup: 2021.

Chelsea supporters have been paying their respects to Silva online, while the club and player himself have acknowledged the departure.

What did Chelsea fans say about Thiago Silva leaving?

Thiago Silva now speaking to the supporters in English with his family by his side. Very emotional. In tears. Finishes with: "I love you so much. I will miss you. Bye bye." https://t.co/3QOqKD9NKv

— Kieran Gill (@kierangill_DM) May 19, 2024

Thiago Silva’s farewell speech.. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/Q4dEKc8S9t

— Conn (@ConnCFC) May 19, 2024

Thank you will never be enough. 💙 pic.twitter.com/86Ns1ecSWR

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 19, 2024

🗣️ Mauricio Pochettino on Thiago Silva. "It's been a pleasure to manage him. He is one of the greatest players ever. It's been a real pleasure to manage him. He's an amazing professional. The problem now is we are going to miss him. We wish him and his family all the best." pic.twitter.com/1ufdgNqLuV

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) May 19, 2024

People talk about Messi, Ibra & Ronaldo’s longevity, but Thiago Silva’s longevity is insane. He done what none of the rest of them could do and was influential in guiding his Chelsea to a UCL as a veteran.

Three seasons of pure quality at Chelsea

One of the greatest CBs ever. pic.twitter.com/gOABu7pofr

— 天蝎座 (@UtdEIIis) May 19, 2024

Almost 4 years ago, we started an incredible stage in our lives that is coming to an end for me. God willing, we can end it with the qualification of the team back to Europe. See you tomorrow, blues! 💙 pic.twitter.com/ZgxsdvkAUY

— Thiago Silva (@tsilva3) May 18, 2024