Arteta finalises Luiz’ Arsenal future

Mikel Arteta has had his say on the future of David Luiz at Arsenal. 

Luiz had a forgettable match last week against City last week. 

The Brazil-born defender came on as a substitute for Pablo Mari, and gave away one goal, one penalty and then got sent off. It was a night to forget for him. However, Arteta has now come out and declared that Luiz might not play for the club ever again. 

Arteta said: “I don’t know. He is very open, he is a leader. I was sure he was going to speak to everybody and he is very direct. That’s what I like and value from him and I’m going to defend him with everything I have.

“He’s shown me a lot of things in his time here and his career speaks for itself.”

Arteta also shared how he might have to let Luiz go. 

“We cannot forget the financial situation and the way COVID-19 has hit every club and the economy,” he said. “We have to make big decisions.

“We have also accepted pay cuts, not only the players but also the staff and board in order to help the situation. There are consequences and the people running the club don’t want to put it in a difficult situation.”

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