Thiago Silva made his debut for Fluminense on Monday as he finally returned to his boyhood club from Chelsea this summer.

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• Silva made his debut for Fluminense
• Returned to boyhood club this summer from Chelsea
• Penned a heartfelt note for his team

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After his Chelsea contract expired at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, Thiago Silva decided to return to his homeland and join his boyhood club Fluminense. The veteran player received a stunning welcome at the Brazilian club last month as 55,000 people turned up at Maracana to welcome their legend.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The 39-year-old proved to be the club's lucky charm as they registered their first win in 10 matches across all competitions in his debut game for them. At the end of the match, the former Selecao star penned a heartfelt note for his new team.

• WHAT THIAGO SILVA SAID

  On Instagram, the former Chelsea and AC Milan defender wrote, "It's been 16 years since I experienced such a beautiful feeling to wear this shirt on the field. Without a doubt, this is a moment I will never forget and I thank God for being by my side and helping us get the victory tonight. I also want to thank my family and the tricolour team for their support and care. We keep striving for more winnings LET'S ALL COME TOGETHER I love you Fluminense!"

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  WHAT NEXT FOR THIAGO SILVA?

  Silva will be next seen in action on Thursday as Fluminense take on reigning champions Palmeiras in an important Brazilian Serie A clash.

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