David Luiz signs new Chelsea contract

David Luiz has signed a new two-year contract at Chelsea.

The Brazilian, who recently turned 32, is in his second spell with the Blues and his contract was due to expire next month. [phone]

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Chelsea, who on Thursday reached the Europa League final, have had a policy of not giving longer than one-year deals to players over the age of 30, but have extended Luiz’s contract until 2021.

“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,” Luiz told the club website.

“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.”

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “He 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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