Chelsea have been linked with a transfer for Thiago Silva, in the context of their search for a new centre-back and their lack of experience in defence. However, Chelsea wish to bring Silva back to the club in a coaching capacity, not as a player. According to ESPN Brazil reporter Bruno Andrade, Chelsea have already invited Silva to return to the club this summer. It is reported that Chelsea’s offer to Silva involves a coaching role with the academy, followed by a gradual progression to the first-team.

Thiago Silva has a proposal to join the youth structure at Chelsea, where his sons play, a move that could mean the end of the 41-year-old Brazilian centre-back's playing career. Silva, who has 113 caps and 7 goals for Brazil, will only make a decision about his future after the World Cup squad list is announced. He joined his current club, FC Porto, in January 2026, and his contract is set to expire at the end of June; his current Transfermarkt market value is €600k.