Chelsea have reached full agreement with defender Thiago Silva on a new contract until 2024.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the south London club is set to extend the Brazilian international captain’s contract by a year and the half.

“EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea have reached full agreement with Thiago Silva on a new contract, here we go! 🔵🇧🇷

“Verbal agreement completed on new deal valid until June 2024, Thiago set to stay at Chelsea.

“Draft of new deal being prepared— it’s all agreed verbally as Thiago has now given the green light.

It will be signed soon as Silva will be one of the leaders of the Chelsea squad on and off the pitch in 2023/2024.”

EXCL: Chelsea have now reached full verbal agreement with Thiago Silva on a new contract valid until June 2024, here we go! 🚨🔵🇧🇷 #CFC

Draft of new deal being prepared— it’s all done and agreed verbally as Thiago has given the green light.

New contract to be signed soon. pic.twitter.com/tvcwaJwDeZ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 10, 2023

The defender who will turn 39 years old I’m September this year, joined the blues from French side Paris Saint Germain in 2020 and has since then played over 74 games for the club, winning the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup in his three years stay at Stamford bridge.