Of all the signings Chelsea made when Frank Lampard was the permanent manager at Stamford Bridge, one is perhaps clear as the best one. Thiago Silva enjoyed a really strong four-year spell in West London, before leaving the club in emotional fashion this summer. Even though it looked as if he was in the twilight of his career, the Brazilian proved to be absolutely essential at the heart of their defence. Silva broke a Brazilian football record when he was unveiled at his new club, with the attendance being a record for a new signing. However, Lampard was informed when talking about Silva in an…
