Thiago Silva 'has offers from THREE London clubs' after announcing his Chelsea exit this summer - despite turning 40 in September

Thiago Silva has been presented with offers by three London clubs after announcing he will be leaving Chelsea at the end of the season, according to reports.

The Brazilian was emotional as he explained he will be departing the Blues in the summer following four years at the club after initially being brought to Stamford Bridge by former manager Frank Lampard.

He explained he has future intentions to return in a different role, but appears to have no plans of retiring from playing despite being set to turn 40 in September.

The Champions League winner has settled in London with his wife, Isabelle, and children, who are expected to stay in England's capital for the foreseeable future.

However, Silva is attracting interest from teams back in his native Brazil and other sides across Europe, but extending his stay in London is another possible option with clubs making approaches, as reported by TNT Sports Brasil.

Premier League sides could look to capitalise on his experience and leadership despite Silva seeing his playing time reduced at the Blues this season.

If he decided to stay in England's top-flight then he would be only the fifth outfield player to play in the Premier League over the age of 40. 

Silva is attracted to the idea of returning to former club Fluminense who he made 97 appearances for during the formative years of his career and the south American side are attempting to convince him to see out the remainder of his career there.

But, three unnamed London clubs are also in the frame as they attempt to extend his stay in England by offering Silva a switch to one of Chelsea's rivals.

However, the former AC Milan and PSG star might object to the idea given his relationship with the Blues and his loyalty to the club's fanbase since moving to the Premier League.

Explaining his love for Chelsea, Silva said in his departure announcement: 'It is already hard saying goodbye in the most normal of circumstances but when there is a mutual love, it’s even harder. But one a blue, always a blue.

'The way in which I came to the club, with the support of the club, I got to the club as a leader even though I didn’t feel like it having arrived as the new guy. 

'It’s always difficult to integrate but bit by bit I became part of the group and (Frank) Lampard played a big part in that. I am grateful to him for that.'