PSG's Thiago Silva in war of words with Marseille midfielder Joey Barton
By Patrick Haond
Thursday 4 April 2013 10:27, UK
Image:Thiago Silva: Not happy with Joey Barton
Paris Saint Germain star Thiago Silva has hit back at Joey Barton for his criticism of Brazil and a number of his team-mates.
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Centre-half Silva, who joined PSG last summer, also spoke about how he almost signed for Barcelona - who he will face in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.
"Last summer Barca had contact with my agent, it is the club where every player wants to play one day. As a kid I dreamt too, but it never materialised," he revealed.
"When Barcelona came last summer I was already in talks with PSG. I had even given my word to Leonardo that if I would leave Milan, it would be to sign at Paris."
Silva admits that it took him time to settle into Parisien life, adding: "For two months I came to training sessions with some kind of sadness.
"Then, I got back trust and I felt the atmosphere in the group was improving. I feel much better in my life nowadays. Now I am very happy here. Even if football is unpredictable, I have big desire to plan long-term future at PSG."
