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title: "Chelsea: Kevin Phillips lauds Frank Lampard’s decision to sign Thiago Silva"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Georgia Goulding"
section: "Chelsea Football Club"
published: "2020-08-31T20:40:48Z"
modified: "2020-08-31T20:40:48Z"
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# Chelsea: Kevin Phillips lauds Frank Lampard’s decision to sign Thiago Silva

**Chelsea continue to strengthen their squad as they welcome latest signing Thiago Silva to Stamford Bridge.**

The 35-year-old becomes the club’s fifth signing overall and fourth likely to be part of Frank Lampard’s senior squad this season. He joined the club on Friday after agreeing terms for a two-year stint in West London (via [chelseafc.com](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/08/28/thiago-silva-moves-from-paris-to-london)).

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Despite signing as a free agent, Kevin Phillips believes he is one of Lampard’s smartest new additions. He spoke with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-phillips-drops-huge-chelsea-transfer-claim-after-5th-signing-agreed/) to give his thoughts on how Silva will impact the Blues.

“For someone like \[Ben\] Chilwell to be learning off Thiago Silva, given his experience, is invaluable,” the ex-Sunderland man commented. “I am really excited by Chelsea this season, I expect them to be challenging. They have done some good business and I do not think they are finished just yet.”

Indeed, the West Londoners are on track to welcome more top talent over the threshold. A deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz is [close to being finalised,](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/chelsea-agree-kai-havertz-deal-granovskaia/) and Declan Rice continues to be one of the [club’s top targets](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/bookmakers-chelsea-favourites-sign-declan-rice-transfer-update/) ahead of the new season.

Silva will undoubtedly be a first team regular, especially with Lampard [considering handing the captain’s armband over](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/potential-new-captain-thiago-silva-could-become-a-chelsea-player-this-week-following-medical/) to him. The Brazilian boasts a total of 510 senior appearances and 30 major accolades, including seven Ligue 1 titles (via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thiago-silva/erfolge/spieler/29241)).

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“Having Silva through the door will be a huge help to the younger players,” Phillips continued.

Lampard has impressed with his ability to turn youngsters like [Mason Mount](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/mason-mount-profile/) and Reece James into senior members of the club. However, having a veteran of the game in his arsenal will boost the probability of these players becoming stars as they learn from one of the best.

***Do you think Thiago Silva is a good signing for Chelsea? Have your say in the comments below!***