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Luiz signs new two-year deal with Chelsea
Defender David Luiz has signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
The 32-year-old's previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season but the Brazil international will now remain at Stamford Bridge until June 2021.
Centre-back Luiz has been a mainstay in Maurizio Sarri's side this season, making 48 appearances in all competitions and scoring three goals, helping Chelsea secure a top-four finish in the Premier League and book a place in the Europa League final against Arsenal.
Speaking to the club's website, Luiz said: "I am so happy to be here and to have this opportunity to stay. I love this club and I still have the ambition of a young player.
"It means a lot to reach another European final, and we still have the opportunity to finish in the top three of the Premier League this season and I will continue to try to do my best to help the team."
So happy to be here until 2021 !!! I love this club and I will always give my best for this shirt !! Thank you for all your support!! ?????? @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/g4Umq1v3Fd
— David Luiz (@DavidLuiz_4) May 10, 2019
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said Luiz has "set the perfect example to those around him throughout the campaign and been a huge influence on and off the pitch".
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