Thiago Silva keen on Milan captaincy

Thiago Silva wants to become AC Milan captain and is hoping to spend the rest of his career at the San Siro.

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,” he 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 Milan, and the defender said 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,” he said.

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