Departing Chelsea defender Thiago Silva may settle his family in London after retirement.

The veteran will leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of the season. A return to Fluminense is expected for Thiago Silva.

The defender is expected to play out his days with Flu.

And the London Evening Standard says Thiago and his family are likely to make London or Paris their permanent home when he eventually retires.

Thiago's sons Iago and Isago are enrolled with Chelsea's academy and enjoying their football.