I don’t know why certain people are complaining about this. Yes, he’s 35, but he’s still at the top of his game as proven in the Champions League final. He still looks fit and able to do a job for any team at the back. Age is just a number and besides, 35 or not he’s still an upgrade on Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rüdiger, and Kurt Zouma. Thiago Silva on a free transfer is a steal and a half!!!!
For people commenting on his age, take note in the fact Terry was 35 when they last won the league with Mourinho and he played close to every game. Silva will instantly become their best CB and make whoever is next to him better and everyone around him because he’s a leader, has been for the last 10 years. Give him 2 years. Close to best on the pitch for PSG in the final’s game.
He is the first player they’re signing over 30 in how long.Thiago Silva is a world-class defender that has tons of experience that can help influence their young defenders. Even though he’s old they can still get maybe a year or two out of him and tbh he’s still better than all the defenders they have currently.
Thiago Silva just started a champions league final against a team that smacked Chelsea 7-2 and he looked comfortable yet John stones can’t even make city’s starting 11. I think silva is a great addition to their young squad. He is a leader that they need on the pitch as well. Apart from the experience and leadership, he is still a solid CB who has a good year or two left in him.
There needs to be a mix of youth and experience, you can't win anything with only kids, they need a leader in Defence and Thiago is just that.No brainer. Especially on a free transfer.
Thiago just played against the best team in Europe who have some of the fastest players and was the best defender on the pitch. Plus he’s better than all of their defenders combined and can provide his experience and influence their youth defenders.
Nice article