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Chelsea 'open discussions with Thiago Silva over extending his contract until 2022'

Chelsea are in talks with Thiago Silva's representatives over extending his contract at Stamford Bridge until 2022. Chelsea signed Brazilian centre back Thiago Silva on a free transfer from PSG this summer THIAGO SILVA IMPACT Chelsea with Thiago Silva : Average Goals For: 2.6 Average Goals Against: 0.6 Win Percentage: 40% Premier League xGA: 1.9 Chelsea without Silva : Average Goals For: 2.2 Average Goals Against: 1.4 Win Percentage: 40% Premier League xGA: 7.1 According to Tuttomercatoweb Chelsea are already looking to exercise that clause following his impressive start to the 2020-2021 season. Not only has Silva improved Chelsea's fortunes defensively, he has provided better passing statistics than many of his team-mates - successfully completing a pass 95.3 per cent of the time. Chelsea have also increased their average goals per game to 2.6 since Silva joined the club. Frank Lampard's Chelsea side have recorded six shut-outs while Silva has played for them Chelsea are also averaging 2.6 goals per game compared to 2.2 goals since Silva joined OLDEST PLAYERS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE 1.

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