Thiago Silva has already announced his decision to leave Chelsea when his contract with them expires in June.
Earlier this week, TNT Sports stated three unnamed clubs from London are keen on signing the defender on a free transfer.
The Chelsea star won’t continue in England and will return to his former club Fluminense, according to Globo Esporte.
Fluminense have sent officials from their legal and communications department to London, to work on the announcement of the 39-year-old’s transfer.
Chelsea have four games left and their last game of the season is against Bournemouth on May 19th.
The Brazilian and Fluminense won’t confirm the agreement until the deal is made official. The parties want to wait until the Blues’ last game of the season, as a ‘sign of respect’ for the west London club. This is something the player made clear during negotiations.
Globo explain the South American club beat competition from England and Saudi Arabia to secure a deal for Silva.
The defender spent four years at Chelsea, during which he won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
