David Luiz opens up on Chelsea departure

Arsenal defender has lifted the lid on why he decided to leave Chelsea this summer. The Brazilian joined the Gunners this summer in an £8m deal after it was clear he won’t feature regularly under Frank Lampard at the Stamford Bridge.

Speaking in an interview quoted by Metro, David Luiz said: “I always liked Chelsea, no doubt.

“A new moment has come in my career, a new cycle where I have had the opportunity to move to another major club, pursuing ambitions to win titles.”

“I saw a possibility of writing a new story in a new place, but I am forever grateful to Chelsea, to all people, to friendships that are for life.”

“I get messages to this day from everyone at the club because what I had there was true.”

“It was an individual decision made through honest conversation – between me and Frank Lampard, no one else.”

“We had a different idea of the future of the game and that’s why I chose to take a new path.”

“It’s always very difficult because of the rivalry, but I made the decision to leave Chelsea even before receiving Arsenal’s bid.”

Arsenal will return to Premier League action when they face Sheffield United following the international break.