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#DeadlineDay: Arsenal agree £8m to sign Chelsea’s David Luiz
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign centre-back David Luiz for £8m after the Brazilian forced a move away from Stamford Bridge
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign centre-back David Luiz for £8m.
The 32-year-old Brazil international will sign a two year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney will join for £25m, signing a five-year deal.
Medicals for both players will take place today ahead of putting pen to paper before the 5pm deadline.
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Brazilian defender Luiz refused to train with the Blues and was determined to force Chelsea into agreeing a deal with Arsenal after the Gunners tabled an offer for his signature.
Chelsea were reluctant to sell the 32-year-old and he still has two years left on his contract so the Blues are in a strong position to refuse the players demand to leave this summer.
It’s certainly a surprising story as Luiz appeared to be settled at Stamford Bridge having rejoined Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain in 2016 and he was expected to be an important part of Frank Lampard’s plans this season.
