Fluminense sporting director Fred wants to bring Thiago Silva back to his homeland.

The 39-year-old is out of contract at Chelsea in the summer and may be ready for a move.

Silva is nearing retirement and may want to spend a season or two in his native country.

Speaking to ESPN Brasil, Fred said: “Thiago Silva has been a dream of ours for a long time, the president talks to him almost every week.

“Thiago has a contract in England, we're rooting for him, I personally am a friend of his, I'm a big fan of his character, he deserves all the best. He knows that here the doors are wide open for him to return."

“There's nothing [imminent].

“We have to be careful not to put pressure on Thiago. The fans love Thiago, we love Thiago, and Thiago loves Fluminense. One day it's inevitable, it will happen, it's the player's wish, the club's wish and we hope it happens as soon as possible."