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Chelsea Forward has defended his transfer decisions, crediting Thiago Silva for valuable lessons
Chelsea forward Deivid Washington has spoken out in defence of his transfer decisions over the past two years, including his move to Stamford Bridge in August 2023.
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The 19-year-old, who recently re-joined his boyhood club Santos on loan, expressed no regrets over leaving Brazil for Chelsea, despite limited playing time with the senior team.
What Washington said
Washington credited his time at Chelsea with providing invaluable experience and lessons, particularly from veteran defender Thiago Silva.
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The young attacker revealed that it was God's plan for him to join Chelsea.
"Leaving was God's plan," Washington said.
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He continued, "I wanted to stay at Santos, but I spoke to my parents and had the chance to go to Chelsea. We chose together. God spoke to me and we went to Chelsea.
"It was a huge experience, I had great players, like Thiago Silva," Washington said. "I was very lucky to work with them and have this huge experience. It was not a mistake."
Washington highlighted the key lessons he learned during his time at Chelsea, including tactics, positioning, and how to deal with the pressure of the field.
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"Thiago Silva taught me a lot. I'm coming back at a much higher level than in 2023. I hope to help Santos a lot," Washington said.
Washington's return to Santos on loan is seen as an opportunity to gain more playing time and experience, and he is eager to contribute to his boyhood club's success.
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