Thiago Silva: Chelsea close to signing PSG star shortly after UCL final- Thiago Silva is now set to join Premier League giants Chelsea on a one-year deal - The Brazilian played his last game for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final loss to Bayern Munich - The 35-year-d spent eight seasons with the Parisians following his 2012 from AC Milan PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Thiago Silva is edging closer to a move to Chelsea after making his last appearance for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. The 35-year-old's current deal with PSG ended this summer and he is now a free agent after spending eight years with the Parisians. And the Brazilian central defender will become Frank Lampard's third signing after Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner if things go according to plans. The former AC Milan star won a remarkable seven out of eight Ligue 1 titles but could not help his club clinch their first Champions League title during their 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich. Recommended for you Despite Controversies, British High Commissioner urges Nigerians to be prou... Chelsea struggled defensively throughout Lampard's first campaign in charge at Stamford Bridge and Silva will be a good addition to his shaky backline. The Blues conceded 54 Premier League goals last season, the worst record in teams that finished in the top half of the division. With Silva's arrival, one of Chelsea's top centre-backs will have to leave with Fikayo Tomori rumoured to be making a loan move to French side Rennes. Silva would offer a wealth of experience and will aid the development of the highly-rated 18-year-old defender Xavier Mbuyamba dubbed the next Virgil van Dijk. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Thiago Silva has indicated interest in playing in the Premier League and now his dreams is set to come true as Champions League finalists PSG have offered the Brazilian to Chelsea. Recommended for you Lagos 2023: 4 powerful PDP chieftains align, back Sanwo-Olu's second-term b... Silva is expected to be in action on Sunday, August 23 when the French champions face Bayern Munich in the final of the Champions League. It was gathered that the player’s contract will lapse at the end of this season and now he has been offered to the Premier League club for free. Legit.ng also reported that Brazilian defender Thiago Silva who currently plays for Paris-Saint-Germain is reportedly ready to make a move to Spanish giants Barcelona so as to have the chance to play with Lionel Messi. Thiago Silva is regarded as one of the best defenders in the world considering his superb performances since he joined the French champions from AC Milan in 2012. The 35-year-old has played more than 300 games for Paris-Saint-Germain in all competitions since he got to the club and he is eyeing retirement from the round leather game. Recommended for you "Daddy Falana, Debo is my friend": Actor Lege reacts as Mr Macaroni sues hi... How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Thiago Silva is now set to join Premier League giants Chelsea on a one-year deal - The Brazilian played his last game for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final loss to Bayern Munich - The 35-year-d spent eight seasons with the Parisians following his 2012 from AC Milan PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye