Thiago Silva has signed with Porto as a free agent after deciding to leave Fluminense. According to an announcement from the club, the Brazilian signed a contract until the end of the season that includes an option to extend until 2027. Porto also released a statement which described the career and achievements of Thiago Silva. The player expressed happiness and motivation regarding the opportunity, and he thanked President Andre Villas-Boas and coach Francesco Farioli.

Porto has confirmed the transfer of Thiago Silva, who recently terminated his contract with Fluminense. Fabrizio Romano reports that Silva will sign with FC Porto until the summer of 2026, with an option for an additional season, and Romano states the initial contract is for half a year and includes an option for another year.

Thiago Silva rescinded his contract with Fluminense after the team was eliminated by Vasco in the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil. He agreed to join Porto, and the announcement was made on Saturday (20). The defender is joining the club for a six-month term, with an option to extend for another year. According to ESPN, Thiago Silva started negotiations with Porto immediately following the end of the Campeonato Brasileiro, and he will arrive in Portugal on January 2. There had been a prior approach to the player from the Portuguese club.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Thiago Silva wanted to transfer to Europe to be able to go to the 2026 World Cup. The player has signed a 1+1 year contract with Porto after his contract with Fluminense ended. Porto is the club where his European career started.