Skip to content

David Luiz: Defender will leave Arsenal at the end of the season

David Luiz has been at the Emirates for the last two seasons; he previously had two stints with Chelsea where he won the Premier League, the Champions League, two FA Cups and two Europa League titles; the 34-year-old Brazil international was also a title-winner in France with PSG

PA - David Luiz
Image: David Luiz helped Arsenal win the 2019/20 FA Cup and 2020/21 Community Shield

Experienced defender David Luiz is to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.

An amicable meeting between Luiz and Arsenal took place on Friday, where it was decided that he would leave when his contract expires in July.

The 34-year-old Brazil international has been with the London club for the last two seasons, having signed from Chelsea in the summer of 2019.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Arsenal's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Premier League

Luiz has spent two spells with Chelsea in which time he has won the Premier League, the Champions League, two FA Cups and two Europa League titles.

He began his career with Vitoria in Brazil before joining Benfica after an initial loan spell.

FA CUP
Image: Luiz helped Arsenal to FA Cup success last season

In between his Chelsea stints, he spent two seasons in France with Paris Saint-Germain, winning the title twice, and he has been capped over 50 times for Brazil.

He helped Arsenal win the FA Cup last season, starting in the final, as they beat his old club Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley.

Also See:

Arsenal added the Community Shield at the start of this season with Luiz starting again as they beat Liverpool on penalties.

Win £250,000 with Super 6!
Win £250,000 with Super 6!

Do not miss your chance to land the £250,000 in Saturday's Super 6 round. Play for free, entries by 3pm.

Around Sky