Chelsea FC Announces Departure of Thiago Silva and Two Other Players in Major Squad Overhaul

Chelsea Football Club has confirmed that three players will be departing at the end of their contracts in June 2024. Announced on June 5, 2024, the club’s official website listed the departures.

Among those leaving is Thiago Silva, who ends a four-year tenure with Chelsea. Silva, joining in 2020, will return to his childhood club, Fluminense, in Brazil, as a free agent next season. Also exiting are Josh Brooking and Noah Hay.

The futures of center-back Trevoh Chalobah and deputy captain Conor Gallagher remain uncertain. Chelsea, striving to balance its finances to comply with Financial Fair Play rules, is in a state of flux. Chalobah has been linked to a potential move to Manchester United. Meanwhile, Chelsea is on the brink of signing Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham on a free transfer. On the other hand, Gallagher is rumored to be attracting interest from Aston Villa, who will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season.

Other players facing uncertain futures at the club include Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea’s squad overhaul signals a significant shift as the club navigates financial regulations and aims for strategic reinforcements.