Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4:19 p.m. / Updated Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4:20 p.m.
Chelsea prepare his return Thiago Silva on “Stamford Bridge”, but this time in a completely different role. right ESPN Brasil, the Londoners want to bring the Brazilian defender back as a coach at the club immediately after his retirement.
At 41, Thiago Silva has yet to make a final decision on the end of his career, but the excellent relationship he has with Chelsea keeps open the possibility of a quick return to the Blues staff.
Chelsea prepares him a position in the academy
According to reports in Brazil and England, Chelsea have already prepared an official proposal for Thiago Silva. The London club sees him in an important role in the junior academy, where the Brazilian would start his coaching career.
Silva was recently present in Chelsea's official box for their 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest and the link with the club remains very strong.
Furthermore, his family still live near the Cobham training base and his sons train at the club's academy.
Thiago Silva is studying for his UEFA license
The Brazilian recently confirmed that he is already working on obtaining his UEFA coaching licence.
Thiago Silva also published images from Scotland, where he is attending the courses required for licensing. However, it is not clear if the defender will retire immediately or if he will continue as a player for one more season.
At the same time, AC Milan is trying to convince him to play another year in Italy.
The press from the Peninsula claims that the Milanese have offered him a one-season contract for a spectacular return to Serie A.
Thus, Thiago Silva is faced with an important decision: to continue one more season as a player or to start his coaching career at Chelsea.
Thiago Silva became an idol at Chelsea
The Brazilian defender played for Chelsea between 2020 and 2024 after arriving on a free contract from PSG.
In the shirt of the Londoners, Thiago Silva won:
The Brazilian has made over 150 appearances for Chelsea
What license does he need to coach in the Premier League
Thiago Silva is currently working towards his UEFA A/B licence, but this is not enough to become a head coach in the Premier League or UEFA Champions League.
To officially manage a top team in Europe requires the UEFA PRO license, the highest qualification in European football.
However, with his UEFA A license, Silva can act as an assistant coach or coach within the academy.
