Thiago Silva will soon be on the Chelsea training pitch with his new teammates following his move from Paris Saint-Germain.
With his contract expiring in the French capital after eight years at the Ligue 1 side, Frank Lampard made a move to snap up the experienced centre-back on a free transfer.
The head coach often chopped and changed in defence during his first year at the helm and the Brazilian is seen as the player who can help the Blues fix their defensive woes.
Signing a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge last week, the FA Cup finalists have the option of extending the 35-year-old's contract by a further 12 months if they so wish.
Chelsea are now stepping up their preparations ahead of their Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion and Lampard looks set to have Silva in the capital by the end of the week, according to Paulo Tonietto, the player's agent.
His representative also believes that the highly-rated defender can play on for a further five or six years despite the fact that he turns 36 later this month.
“He is on holiday in Italy, he will be in London between now and the end of the week," he told French publication L'Equipe (via Get Football News France).
"He is happy to discover the Premier League. We had a lot of offers, but Chelsea are one of the world’s top 10 clubs.
"Physically, Thiago can play for another five or six years at the highest level.
"He is an athlete who looks after himself. He doesn’t drink, he doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t party. His life is home – work, work – home.”
Speaking of his move to west London, Silva told Chelsea's official website: "I am so happy to be joining Chelsea. I am delighted to be a part of Frank Lampard’s exciting squad for next season and I’m here to challenge for honours.
"See you soon Chelsea fans, I look forward to playing at Stamford Bridge very soon."
