The 35-year-old joins the Stamford Bridge outfit on a one-year contract, with the club having the option to extend for a a further 12 months.
The former AC Milan centre-back becomes the club's second defensive acquisition this week, following the arrival of Ben Chilwell from Leicester City on Wednesday.
We have picked some of the best Twitter reactions from the Blues Nigerian fans, and you can check them out below..
@ebbbuka: Welcome Thiago Silva. The best CB in the Premier League.. 💪ðŸ¼ðŸ”µðŸ”µ Now, let's get Havertz done and dusted. #OhhThiagoSilva | Chelsea | Twitter NG
@omoakin_Ademola: #OhhThiagoSilva Twice as Tall. From Paris to London Welcome home
@stessyg1894: Immediately he signed, Van Dijk and Laporte became the 2nd and 3rd best CBs in the league.#ohhthiagosilva
@mus_ttafah: Legit one of the best centers backs I've seen in my 15 years as a football fan. He now plays for my club. Welcome @tsilva3. #OhhThiagoSilva #Chelsea
@Blues_Dmann: I can't wait for next season. Welcome Thiago #OhhThiagoSilva
@tomiwa34584447: Can't wait for the league to start against Brighton Sorry varchester united😀 #ohhthiagosilva #Chelsea
@callme_Noni: Thiago has arrived.💙 #Chelsea #WelcomeThiago #ThiagoSilva #OhhThiagoSilva
@anipossa: Another Leader at the Bridge. We come back stronger next season. #OhhThiagoSilva
Emmanuel Chinaza
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