Thiago Silva feels he always shouldered the blame for PSG's Champions League failures, taking a dig at his old club after finally bagging his first European title.
Chelsea became two-time winners of club football's greatest prize on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Manchester City, as the Blues outclassed Pep Guardiola's men.
Silva limped-off after 39 minutes with a groin injury but that didn't stop Chelsea fans in Porto and outside Stamford Bridge chanting his name long into the night.
The 36-year-old spent eight years in Paris and got closest to the big-eared cup last season, falling 1-0 to Bayern Munich. Before that, though, their European ambitions always ended in last-16 or quarter-final disaster.
'Every time Paris was eliminated, people tried to find a culprit and it was always me. It's a shame, I really gave everything,' Silva told RMC Sport.
However, the centre-back wants to put that behind him, wishing the Parisians future success: 'It's the most important moment of my career, it's unforgettable.
'But it's also a moment to have recognition for everything Paris has done for me, but we failed to win it. with the PSG. We are very happy, and I hope that Paris will be able to arrive there.'
Silva arrived on a free transfer last summer under Frank 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, after lifting the trophy.
'It was special, it was my first year here,' Silva added.
'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.'
Vikkeembrain
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You don’t need to be a Chelsea fan to admire his hard work Tuchel all the way
KafeeroHavertz
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I love you
RaiyanHasib
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'Every time Paris was eliminated, people tried to find a culprit and it was always me. It's a shame, I really gave everything,' - Silva. They don't know what they were losing. Thanks for coming to Chelsea and helping us winning the UCL. You had a big contribution in this win.
piabklnrsu
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I think psg champions league failure is due to players personality and ego. ..in this Chelsea squad no player felt like a star .
Simonwalter98765
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😂😂💔
Barcalover
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This guy won it for Thiago and Tuchel.
Brightberry
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Chelsea Information yesterday” Kente was everywhere
dennisachafu
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Lampard and Silva on international duties. Now, both have a big impact in Chelsea's history.
AJAndy07
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First European Title?? It is his second, First won with porto according to ALL football's info 🙂
That's why I mentioned ALL football's Info Bro healthy suggestion order yourself a pair of glasses
cleverley10
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Congratulations Thiago What you couldn’t achieve at Paris in many years you did it at Stanford bridge in just one year... legendary doings
PacMan231
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Tuchel win: Tiago win; Mbappe be like "I think leaving PSG is the new way for greater success"
Starlight2017
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Tuchel to Pep After winning home,away and far away from home....😂
dennisachafu
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Silva's wife right now; That's my man.
official_uto
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Once again thank you PSG
AJAndy07
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First European Title?? It is his second, First won with porto according to ALL football's info 🙂
Babayaga259
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I think lampard too shd have been there man he was the guy who laid the foundation along with Roman he deserves respect tho