The 35 years old has put pen to paper on a one-year contract, with the club having the option of a further 12 months.
Silva left Paris Saint-Germain after expiration of his deal at Parc de princes. He has lifted the Ligue 1 title seven times, as well as French League cups.
Upon signing the deal, Thiago Silva said: ‘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.’
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: ‘We are delighted to be able to add a player of Thiago Silva’s proven world-class credentials to our squad.
‘Having performed at the highest level for many years, we have no doubt his experience and quality will complement the many exciting talents we already have here.
‘Thiago will be an excellent fit and we hope he can add some new trophies to his impressive list of honours.’
He has captained Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and the Brazilian national team.
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