‘Thiago Silva is one of the greatest players ever’ | News | Official Site

Maurico Pochettino mentioned it was an honour to handle Thiago Silva, a person he described as one of many best gamers of all time.

Thiago is leaving Chelsea this summer time to return to former membership Fluminense in his native Brazil.

The 39-year-old departs Stamford Bridge as a Chelsea legend, having performed a pivotal position within the membership lifting the Champions League, Membership World Cup and UEFA Tremendous Cup throughout his 4 years in London.

Thiago was in tears as he spoke to the Chelsea followers following Sunday’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth and Pochettino as soon as once more paid tribute to the long-lasting defender throughout a post-match interview.

Pochettino mentioned: ‘For me, it’s a pleasure and an honour to have managed him. He’s a prime participant and one of many best gamers ever.

‘It’s a actual pleasure for me and my workers to have had the likelihood to handle him and to be with him.

‘He’s an incredible skilled and his profession has been superb.

‘It was an actual pleasure [to be here today]. The issue now’s we’re going to miss him however we want him all one of the best for him and his household.’