Thiago Silva: I want to be Milan captain

The Brazilian has stated that he's hopeful of signing a new five-year deal when his current contract expires, and he wants to regain the armband he wore for the first time recently

SOURCE: GOAL

Thiago Silva has revealed that he would like to become AC Milan captain, and that he hopes to sign a new five-year contract when his current deal expires in 2016.

The 27-year-old Brazilian became the club's first foreign skipper since Nils Liedholm in 1961 when he was handed the armband for last month's Serie A fixture against Chievo, and has admitted that earning that honour on a regular basis has become a target of his in the long term.

"I hadn't originally wanted to be captain, but then I became the Brazil skipper and I changed my mind," the former Fluminense defender told Ansa.

He is currently placed behind the likes of Massimo Ambrosini, Gennaro Gattuso and Christian Abbiati in the pecking order for the role at San Siro, but his vision for the future revolves around a lengthy stint with the Rossoneri.

"In 2016, I will speak with [CEO] Adriano Galliani about renewing my contract for another five years. We will see what happens."

Thiago Silva's compatriot Ganso has been linked with a move to Milanello lately, and the defender says the 22-year-old Santos star could have a very positive impact.

"If we bought him in January he would make a big difference in both Serie A and the Champions League."

Thiago Silva signed for the Rossoneri in 2008, making his debut for the club at the start of the 2009-10 season.