Following his official signing as a reinforcement for FC Porto, Thiago Silva clarified his reasons for returning to Europe. «I'm here to clarify some things that were said today and taken out of context by some evil minds. Saying how much the Silva family and I love Fluminense. (…) We will carry Fluminense in our hearts for the rest of our lives.” «My return to Europe brings me closer to my family. My children are experiencing special moments and I am missing them. I would like to be closer. I lived everything I had to live here and I was very happy. I hope you take this into your life too», he clarified on social media. At 41 years old, Thiago Silva has spent time with Fluminense, Chelsea, PSG and Milan. In 2005 he represented the Dragons' B team on 14 occasions. The experienced central defender is expected in Portugal on January 2nd.