Paris Saint Germain defender Thiago Silva bade an emotional farewell to Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on his Instagram account. Ibrahimovic leaves the French club this summer with his contract now expired.
Thiago, also a teammate of Zlatan’s at AC Milan, took to social media to express his gratitude towards the iconic forward, “My friend, I wish you much luck in this new journey! God be with you. It was very good to be with you in these six years!
“Two years of Milan and four years of PSG, it was very special. Thanks for everything and especially for being my friend. I will recall that for my whole life, as you told me! “ Both players were bought from Milan by PSG in the same transfer window in 2012. At PSG, Thiago Silva is captain with Ibrahimovic his vice captain.
Rumours are circulating that Ibra, now a free agent, will join José Mourinho at Manchester United on a free transfer this summer. The Swede turns 35 in November, but is available on a free transfer.