Thiago Silva admits he's leaving Chelsea.

The veteran defender, 39, is coming off contract at the end of this season.

Thiago Silva told ESPN: "At 39 years old, I am closer to the end of my career. I will continue playing football, but it has not yet been decided where.

"I have a few days to think and rethink what I'm going to do."

He also said: "I don't think I'm better known in Europe than in Brazil, but I think I'm a little more respected here than there, that's for sure.

"I fought against tuberculosis and I almost died. That made me very strong. And crying is not a situation of weak people, is of a brave person, and I have always been very brave in my life."