Chelsea defender Thiago Silva paid tribute to former manager Frank Lampard after last night's Champions League triumph.
Silva arrived on a free transfer last summer under Lampard, and was written-off as being too old to thrive in the Premier League.
The Brazilian has now proved the signing was a masterstroke. He's had momentary slip-ups in his first campaign, but his experience, leadership and rock-solid defending have been crucial for the new champions of Europe.
The defender made sure not to forget about Lampard, who guided the Blues through the Champions League group stages this season before losing his job in January.
"It was special, it was my first year here," Silva said.
"Tuchel changed everything, the team mentality. But it's also important to talk about Lampard.
"Without him, it was difficult for me to win here, thanks to him for letting me sign here."
