"The Century-Old Shan" Dynasty! Romano's 41-year-old brother-in-law aims for a winter transfer to return to AC Milan

Transfermarkt refreshed Ligue 1 player prices, introducing two new 100-million-euro talents (Vitinha and João Neves). Currently, Ligue 1 surpasses the Bundesliga (2) in the number of such players, making it the third league with the most 100-million-euro players after the Premier League (7) and La Liga (7), whereas Serie A has zero.

The lack of players valued at 100 million euros or more in Serie A can be seen as a sign of its downturn. However, what truly contributes to Serie A's decline is the absence of prime-age stars. Mostly, it hosts players past their peak or those seeking to extend their careers, such as AC Milan’s Pulisic, Číčík, and Nkunku, who struggled in the Premier League and moved to Serie A for a lower level of competition to revive their form. Similarly, veterans like Modrić at AC Milan and De Bruyne at Napoli join the slower-paced Serie A to prolong their careers. Fans mock Serie A as a retirement garden for fading stars and veterans, with AC Milan, Serie A’s top club, leading this trend.

According to Italy’s renowned journalist Romano, 41-year-old Thiago Silva (brother-in-law) has decided to leave Brazilian club Fluminense upon contract expiration, aiming to return to one of Europe’s top five leagues to maintain his form and prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. He will become a free agent starting January 1, 2026, with AC Milan as his preferred destination.Why? First, Thiago Silva is a Milan legend, making this a homecoming! Second, Serie A’s slower pace suits veteran players’ style..

Fans joke that with 40-year-old Modrić plus 41-year-old Thiago Silva, if Milan also signed Ramos and brought back Ibrahimović, they could build a "Century-Old Shan" dynasty...

Now 41, Thiago Silva remains sharp, having played 46 matches this season for Fluminense across all competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. During his time in Europe, he played for AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, winning the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League with the Blues. Currently valued at 600,000 euros on Transfermarkt, this veteran Brazilian is eager to represent Brazil at the 2026 World Cup!