According to The Telegraph via GOAL, Chelsea would allow Thiago Silva to leave the club this summer to make a return to Brazil side Fluminense.

The defender signed a contract extension in February that keeps him tied to the Stamford Bridge side until 2024.

However, the 38 year old Brazilian defender now wants to leave Chelsea this summer amid interest from Fluminense and the Blues won’t stop him from moving back to his homeland.

Silva is not on the list of players that Chelsea want to sell at the end of next season, but because of his excellent service and the summer return of Levi Colwill from his loan at Brighton, the club would grant his wish if he wants to join Fluminense.

Fluminense president Mario Bittencourt has already approached the 38-year-old to discuss a possible deal.