The Brazilian signed off in perfect style with the win cementing our European qualification on the last day of the season.

An amazing 50-yard strike from Moises Caicedo and a second half goal from Raheem Sterling secured the points and one more win for Thiago in Blue - before he returns to his native Brazil this summer, where he will rejoin Fluminense.

Continental qualification marked a fitting final bow in west London, with European football providing the greatest night of his Chelsea career when we lifted the Champions League in Porto three years ago.

Once the full-time whistle blew on the 2023/24 season, Thiago was given a guard of honour from his teammates as he re-entered the pitch alongside his family to say one last goodbye.

Thiago addressed the supporters at Stamford Bridge with an emotional farewell speech, delivered in English, before soaking up his final moments in Blue with a lap of the pitch to thank the fans.

The 39-year-old then spent time signing autographs for young supporters who had remained long after the final whistle to catch a glimpse of a modern day Chelsea legend.