Barcelona great Rivaldo is backing Thiago Silva for success with Chelsea.
The 35-year-old departing PSG captain will undergo a medical with Chelsea on Thursday.
Rivaldo told Betfair: "At the age of 35, Thiago Silva will sign for two seasons with Chelsea and I am convinced that he will do a fantastic job there, because he is a fantastic defender with excellent positioning and great experience in world football.
"I think he will still have a lot to offer. I would back him up to produce good football in the Premier League and should be a leading voice in Frank Lampard's otherwise young squad."
