Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has revealed that he is hopeful of talks regarding a new contract.
The 38-year-old's current deal at Stamford Bridge is set to expire at the end of the season.
However, Silva is eager to remain at Chelsea and disclosed that contract talks are likely to take place soon.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Chelsea's game against AC Milan, Silva said: ‘What I can tell you is for me now, what is important, is to keep playing at a high level and achieving the best results.
‘There will be a time to talk, before or after the World Cup, because I will need to know about my future and family arrangements. We will see what will happen.’
Despite being in the latter stages of his career, Silva is still capable of making a significant contribution for Chelsea and he has made seven appearances in the Premier League this season.
Silva admitted that he needs to be managed carefully with regards to his playing time and he is set to be involved against Milan after missing the game against Wolves due to illness.
He said: ‘I am 38 years old and so maybe I can’t play four or five matches in a row.
‘In any case, I think I can give my help with my experience and I think being managed carefully, as [Thomas] Tuchel started and [Graham] Potter continued, I am very happy with the way they are managing me and I believe I can still give a good contribution to the team.’
Chelsea are currently in second place in their Champions League group having taken four points from their three games so far.
After winning 3-0 at home to Milan they will go into the second leg with confidence, but they will not be taking anything for granted.
Silva previously played for Milan between 2009 and 2012, which included him winning the Serie A title in the 2010-11 campaign.
However, he played down suggestions of a possible return to Milan.
He said: ‘I have already made my history here at AC Milan so this isn’t the case here anymore at the moment.
‘If this could’ve happened, it should’ve been before I joined Chelsea. But who knows, I will have to see then.’