Thiago Silva: 'Teammates convinced me to stay'

Thiago Silva has revealed that advice from some of his teammates convinced him to remain with AC Milan.

The Brazilian international was believed to be a transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain this summer, while the likes of Barcelona were also said to be monitoring his situation.

However, the 27-year-old put an end to speculation last week by signing a new contract with his current employers.

"I never thought of leaving Milan," he told the club's official website. "But in football it is normal that you get offers from other clubs.

"I am very close to [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, [Antonio] Cassano, Robinho, [Alexandre] Pato and [Mario] Yepes and they advised me to remain at Milan. I believe in Milan's strength for the new season.

"I want to end this season in the best possible way at the Olympics in London and then return immediately for another season at Milan."

Silva joined the Rossoneri in 2009 from Fluminense.