Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile Visits Fluminense, Pays Tribute to Thiago Silva
Chelsea defender Benoît Badiashile was spotted at Fluminense’s training ground in Brazil on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The 24-year-old French international took to social media to share his visit, paying tribute to legendary centre-back Thiago Silva — a club icon for both Chelsea and Fluminense.
According to Brazilian outlet NetFlu, Badiashile posted a photo from inside the Fluminense dressing room, highlighting Silva’s locker. The veteran defender, who left Chelsea earlier this year, remains a revered figure at the Rio de Janeiro club, where his career first took off.
As part of the visit, Badiashile was gifted two Fluminense shirts — one with his own name and another bearing Thiago Silva’s — both of which were featured in his posts.
Badiashile had been part of Chelsea’s squad at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and featured in two matches. However, he missed the semi-final clash against Fluminense after suffering an injury in the quarter-final win over Benfica.
While the visit appeared to be a casual, off-season gesture, it highlighted the strong connection between Chelsea and Fluminense through Silva’s legacy. No indications of a potential transfer were reported.
Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile Visits Fluminense, Pays Tribute to Thiago Silva
