Tribal Football

DONE DEAL: Thiago Silva returns to Fluminense after Porto stint

DONE DEAL: Thiago Silva returns to Fluminense after Porto stint
DONE DEAL: Thiago Silva returns to Fluminense after Porto stintIPA, Independent Photo Agency / Alamy / Profimedia

Fluminense have confirmed that veteran defender Thiago Silva has returned for a fourth spell at the club after leaving Porto.

The now 41-year-old left Fluminense as a free agent last summer, re-joining Porto, his first European club for the 2025-26 season.

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He made just 14 appearances across all competitons for Francesco Farioli's side as they were crowned Liga Portugal champions.

Fluminense have now confirmed that Silva has now re-returned to the club, signing a deal until the end of the 2026 season in December.

Silva has played 212 matches and scored 19 goals for Fluminense, but his only title came in the form of the 2007 Copa do Brazil.