Isago Silva signs professional contract with Chelsea
Isago Silva, son of former Chelsea footballer and captain of the Brazilian national team, Thiago Silva, has signed his first professional contract with the Premier League club. The 17-year-old was promoted to Chelsea’s under-18 team during the summer. Isago and his younger brother, Iago, joined Chelsea’s youth academy when their father moved to Stamford Bridge in August 2020 from Paris Saint-Germain. He has become a versatile and reliable defender, comfortable both at left-back and in the center of defense.
Isago Silva’s post on Instagram
Isago, who previously had a trainee contract, wrote on Instagram: “Proud to sign my first professional contract with Chelsea. Hungry for more.” He hasn’t debuted with Chelsea’s first team yet, but he could participate with the Blues in the Champions League. The 17-year-old was included in Chelsea’s B list and can be called up for any of the team’s remaining group stage matches. Thiago Silva, 41, spent four years at Chelsea and won the Champions League, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup before returning to Brazilian club Fluminense in 2024. He played 113 matches for Brazil. Silva’s wife, Isabella, congratulated Isago on embarking on this new chapter in his career.Today my heart beats stronger. Seeing Isago sign professionally with Chelsea is like seeing our footballing legacy gain another chapter. We are proud of our family, but especially proud of him! This moment is all yours, son.
Isabella Silva
