Since leaving Milan in 2012 to join PSG, Thiago Silva has often shown his affection for the Rossoneri. In June 2018, for example, when he was still wearing the Parisian shirt, he was interviewed by La Gazzetta dello Sport and answered this way when asked about a possible return to Milanello one day:
"Back to Milan? It is never easy to talk about the future, but in football you should never say never. Anything is possible. How could I say no to Milan? A club that was and will always remain in my heart. Coming back, maybe to finish my career, would be a beautiful thing."
In the years that followed, Thiago Silva went on to play for Chelsea and Fluminense, but Milan has always held a place in his mind and in his heart. A few months ago, in July 2025, after eliminating Inter in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup, the Brazilian player told Mediaset:
“Did I ask about Inter? I am passionate about football and this week I called Allegri, who is a close friend of mine. I asked him for information about Inter, and he spoke very highly of them as a team, because he respects them a lot. He gave me good information. Did we also talk about Milan? We did not manage to talk about that, we did not have much time. But I told him that in January, if I manage, I will come by to see him and Ibra.”
But instead of stopping by just for a visit, why did Milan not ask Thiago Silva to stay for a few months at Milanello and help Allegri’s team in the second part of the season? In recent hours, the Brazilian announced his departure from Fluminense, and just a few minutes ago Porto officially confirmed the signing of the strong central defender, eager to return to Europe to be closer to his family. One of his sons plays in Chelsea’s youth teams and therefore lives in London. And Milan, who in recent years have experienced first-hand the importance of figures such as Ibrahimovic, Kjaer, Giroud, Modric and Rabiot, missed a great opportunity to add certainty to the squad: an experienced player, a natural leader, and a figure unanimously appreciated by the entire Rossoneri environment.
The Rossoneri's defense needs reinforcements, but not another gamble. It needs an experienced player who is ready to contribute immediately. Thiago Silva, who was a free agent until a few hours ago, was an opportunity that should not have been ignored. Why did those at Casa Milan decide not to bring him back in Rossonero? This was reported by Milannews.it.
