A signing of Thiago Silva by Portoannounced this Saturday (20/12), is directly linked to personal and sporting factors. The 41-year-old defender decided to leave Fluminense and return to European football mainly to be closer to his familywho remained living in London, England. during his almost two-year stay in Brazil. This possibility was already foreseen in the contract with the Rio club, which accepted an early departure in the last six months precisely for family reasons.
Despite Fluminense’s attempts to convince him to stay, using as an argument the Libertadores dispute and the proximity of the 2026 World Cup, the player’s decision was to end the contract after being eliminated in the Copa do Brasil.
In addition to the personal aspect, the sports project presented by Porto weighed in on the choice. The Portuguese club is going through a good phase this season, leading the Portuguese Championship and remaining alive in the main competitions it competes in. The confidence shown by the board, led by André Villas-Boas, and by coach Francesco Farioli was also decisive, as was the fact that Thiago Silva already knows the club’s environment, where he played at the beginning of his career, in the 2004/05 season, for team B. The signed contract runs until June 2026, with the possibility of renewal for another year, which fits into the defender’s planning for the final stretch of his career.
A cycle that was never closed.
Now yes 💙 Back to FC Porto to be happy 🤩#WeFollowTogether pic.twitter.com/arbtZuRsEP
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) December 20, 2025
How much will Thiago Silva earn in Porto?
In the financial aspect, the values were not officially disclosed, but the tendency is for Thiago Silva to maintain a similar salary level to what he had at Fluminense. At the Rio club, the defender received around R$1.1 million per monthand, although the Port must not pay exactly the same fixed amount, the agreement must include bonuses and targets that bring earnings closer to that amount.
As he arrives without transfer costs, the Portuguese club managed to structure a proposal considered competitive, sealing the defender’s return to European football.
How long does Thiago Silva’s contract with Porto last?
Thiago Silva’s contract with Porto runs until June 2026, at the end of the current European season.
The agreement also provides for the possibility of renewal for another year, which could extend the contract until June 2027, when the defender will be 42 years old.
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