Veteran Brazilian defender Thiago Silva has decided to leave Fluminense and pursue a new experience in his football career, as the 40-year-old player plans to move as a free agent at the start of the upcoming transfer window.

According to the Brazilian website Globo Esporte, Silva's contract will be terminated, making him available in the transfer market starting next January, with the possibility of immediately joining a new club without any contractual restrictions.

The report clarified that Silva's priority is to return to Europe, where he wants to compete at the highest possible level, and negotiations are currently underway.

The same source indicated that talks are already taking place with several parties, awaiting clarity on the Brazilian star's next destination, who has had a distinguished career in European leagues with major clubs, most notably Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea.