Arsenal agree to buy David Luiz from Chelsea

Arsenal have agreed to buy centre back David Luiz from London rivals Chelsea for 8 million pounds, according to BBC. The 32-year old is set to sign a two-year contract and will have a medical later in the day.

The Brazilian defender first signed for Chelsea in 31st August, 2011 for 25 million pounds. Later he moved to the French side Paris-Saint Germain in 2014 for 50 million euros, a world record transfer fee for a defender. However, he returned back to Chelsea in the 2016-2017 season for 34 million pounds.

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