Despite being 41 years old, Thiago Silva has managed to maintain an impressive level and stands out for its defensive contributions. Surprisingly, the Brazilian reached an agreement to terminate his contract with Fluminense, which attracted attention AC Milan. Although the veteran had the approval of Zlatan Ibrahimović, a key team figure unexpectedly overruled the Swedethus ruling out any possibility, as evidenced by legend Antonio Cassano.
Thiago Silva decided to return to Fluminense in 2024 after leading Chelsea to the UEFA Champions League as a key figure. Although it remains a central presence, the 41-year-old star reportedly opted to leave the club because he wanted to be closer to his family, who currently live in Londonaccording to Brazilian media. As a result, the veteran was offered to AC Milan, and while he had Ibrahimović’s approval, Antonio Cassano revealed that a key figure rejected his arrival.
“To the fans of Milan, I want to say that Thiago Silva did not arrive mainly because of Allegri, who vetoed the signingwhile Ibrahimovic wanted him. He could have gone. Zlatan had given 100% permission to sign him for free, even though Thiago did not ask for a high salary… Thiago, a high-level person, personally called Allegri, who told him that he was looking for a striker,” Cassano revealed via the Viva El Futbol channel.
After the rejection of the Rossoneri, Silva headed to FC Porto, where he signed a contract until June 2026with the option to extend it until June 2027. Meanwhile, Coach Allegri is struggling to find reliable options in defense as Matteo Gabbia is injured, while Koni De Winter and David Odogu have yet to fully convince. In that sense, AC Milan are reportedly looking to strengthen their defense with a player who can deliver immediate performances.
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AC Milan’s Igli Tare is reportedly targeting key defensive options
While coach Massimiliano Allegri rejected the arrival of Thiago Silva, sporting director Igli Tare is targeting several candidates to strengthen the team’s defense. Although Federico Gatti and Joe Gomez have emerged as potential reinforcements, difficulties in securing their arrival in January 2026 have led to the club considering other key options.
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According to Piero Mazzara of TuttoSport, Igli Tare is considering the possible arrival of Mario Gila, who shines at Lazio. However, President Claudio Lotto estimates him at 30 to 35 million euros, which raises serious doubts. Next to the Spaniard Chelsea’s Axel Disasi, Borussia Dortmund’s Niklas Süle and FC Bayern Munich’s Kim Min Jae have joined the list, reports Gazzetta dello Sport.
Although several alternatives have been considered, AC Milan has not yet found an ideal candidate, as every option mentioned raises some doubt– either because of salary, performance or the club’s willingness to let the player leave. Nevertheless, it seems that coach Massimiliano Allegri will get a new central defender. which raises questions among fans about the real reason behind Silva’s rejection because he could have been a good signing until the end of the season.
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