Tag: David Luiz

David Luiz plays for Arsenal Football Club. The Brazilian defender arrived at Arsenal in 2019 from Chelsea for £8m and earns around £125,673-per-week or £6,535,000-per-year. Luiz wears the number 23 shirt. He was born on April 22, 1987.

David Luiz of Arsenal - Arsenal v Olympiakos, Europa League Round of 16, Emirates Stadium - 18/03/2021. Copyright: Matt Impey / Shutterstock

Former Gunner claims Arsenal can win the league this season

David Luiz thinks Arsenal can win the Premier League this season, crediting Mikel Arteta with changing the mentality at the club.
Netherlands' defender Jurrien Timber attends a press conference at Qatar University training sites in Doha on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber Visits Rwanda

Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber visits Rwanda, highlighting the successful Visit Rwanda-Arsenal partnership and its impact on tourism and football.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Former German national player Lukas Podolski seen on the TV platform prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at RheinEnergieStadion on October 07, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Financial struggles and tears: 4 ex-Arsenal stars make headlines

Four former Arsenal players have been in the news recently for different reasons, ranging from injuries to financial difficulties, coaching aspirations and mental game comparisons.
HULL, ENGLAND: Chuba Akpom of Middlesbrough celebrates after victory in the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at MKM Stadium on November 01, 2022. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal training return as more move: Ex-Arsenal roundup

For reasons not every Arsenal fan understands, I like to keep an eye on what players and coaches get up to when they leave Arsenal, so here's a round-up of what some ex-Gunners have been up to this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on November 27, 2021. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka names surprising player who helped him the most

Bukayo Saka says David Luiz is probably the player to have the biggest impact on him in the early stages of his senior career.
Newcastle United v Arsenal - Premier League - St James Park Arsenal s David Luiz warming up before the Premier League match at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Issue date: Sunday May 2, 2021. Copyright: Lindsey Parnaby

David Luiz gets injured in 2nd Flamengo game

David Luiz was forced to limp out of his second game for Flamengo after picking up a groin injury.
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David Luiz impresses on Flamengo debut

David Luiz reportedly impressed on his home Flamengo debut as they beat Barcelona SC 2-0 on Thursday night.
Bruno Spindel, Rodolfo Landim, David Luiz and Marcos Braz hold the Flamengo shirt, in the player's presentation to the club Image: Marcelo Cortes / Flamengo

David Luiz hails ‘positive’ Flamengo dressing room

David Luiz has given his first interview as a new Flamengo player saying he will have no trouble adapting due to the positive atmosphere in the dressing room.
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16-month deal official: David Luiz signs for Flamengo

David Luiz has finally found a new home after leaving Arsenal this summer as the defender puts pen to paper on a deal with Flamengo until the end of 2022.
David Luiz of Arsenal - Arsenal v Olympiakos, Europa League Round of 16, Emirates Stadium - 18/03/2021. Copyright: Matt Impey / Shutterstock

Serious or not? Serie A side questions David Luiz’s agent

David Luiz is still without a club after leaving Arsenal at the end of his contract and one club wasn't even sure if they should take his agent seriously or not.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz waits for a red card decision during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

David Luiz to join Mario Balotelli as Marseille move is called off

David Luiz seems to be heading for Turkey to sign for Adana Demirspor as the defender sits on the verge of a new adventure with a new club.
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9 ex-Arsenal men on the move this summer

Once a Gunner, always a Gunner, so here at Daily Cannon, we like to keep an eye on what former players are getting up to and it looks like it could be a busy summer for quite a few of them.
16.02.2021, Andre Silva of Frankfurt (Photo via Imago)

2 Arsenal forwards for sale & 2 linked as Xhaka Roma appeal claimed

A quick round-up of the Arsenal transfer gossip going about this weekend not already covered on the site.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Unlikely clubs circle for 2 unwanted Arsenal men

Sead Kolasinac has more suitors trying to tempt him far away from Arsenal while Boca Juniors are 'insisting' on Lucas Torreira.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: David Luiz of Arsenal gesticulates during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

David Luiz does not find agreement with Flamengo

It has been reported that David Luiz has reached an agreement with Flamengo which would see the Brazilian return to his home country but the claim from Spain seems to be total nonsense.
Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday May 6, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Arsenal release 5 senior players & 4 youngsters

Arsenal have confirmed that a number of first teamers for the men's team, one from the women's and four from the u18 and u23 squads have been released at the end of their contracts with the club.
Bernd Leno Arsenal, APRIL 29, 2021 - Football / Soccer : UEFA Europa League Semi-finals 1st leg match between Villarreal CF 2-1 Arsenal FC at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Vila-Real, Spain.

2 confirmed exits on busy day for Arsenal

Although the season isn't quite over for all teams at Arsenal, things are on the move with a busy summer expected for both the men's and women's teams.
18th March 2021, Emirates Stadium, London, England UEFA Europa League Football, Arsenal versus Olympiacos - David Luiz of Arsenal Photo: Shaun Brooks

2 out, 1 back: Arsenal team news for Crystal Palace

Arsenal have two fitness issues going into the penultimate game of the Premier League season against Crystal Palace, according to Mikel Arteta.
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Number 1 signing: Super agent reveals Arteta’s Willian desire

Super agent Kia Joorabchian has hit back at Jamie Carragher for claiming he was responsible for getting Arsenal to sign Willian.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz waits for a red card decision during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

Culture concern at Arsenal why David Luiz won’t renew deal

David Luiz will leave Arsenal this summer because of concerns regarding the culture and direction of the club.
LONDON, ENGLAND: David Luiz of Arsenal is embraced by Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal as he is substituted off following an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

David Luiz decision finally made

David Luiz will leave Arsenal at the end of the season, with both parties agreeing on the departure in a meeting on Friday.
Bernd Leno of Arsenal in action during Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London - 23rd April 2021 Arsenal v Everton, Premier League, Football, The Emirates Stadium, London, UK - 23 Apr 2021 Photo by Holly Allison/TPI/Shutterstock

7 senior Arsenal players want to leave say reports

At least five senior Arsenal players want to leave the club this summer, according to multiple reports after last week's Europa League exit.
David Luiz of Arsenal - Arsenal v Olympiakos, Europa League Round of 16, Emirates Stadium - 18/03/2021. Copyright: Matt Impey / Shutterstock

1 out, 3 doubts: Arsenal injury news for Chelsea clash

David Luiz will be unavailable to face his former club Chelsea on Wednesday, but Mikel Arteta gave a relatively positive update on the other injury concerns.
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring their side s first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Frank Augstein

Emile Smith Rowe injury update: Arsenal hope it’s nothing major

Emile Smith Rowe was substituted against West Brom on Sunday so what's the latest on his fitness?
David Luiz of Arsenal - Arsenal v Olympiakos, Europa League Round of 16, Emirates Stadium - 18/03/2021. Copyright: Matt Impey / Shutterstock

Arsenal 34yo still open to staying despite exit reports

The possibility of David Luiz remaining with Arsenal and extending his contract is still open, according to reports from Brazil.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz waits for a red card decision during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

David Luiz’s reps offer him to MLS club, Lazio and others

David Luiz's representatives have started to offer him out to potential summer suitors, including a club in the MLS, according to a report.
Kieran Tierney back in Arsenal training (via Arsenal)

Are Lacazette, Tierney and Luiz available to face Villarreal?

Mikel Arteta is hoping to be able to call up Alexandre Lacazette and Kieran Tierney to the squad to face Villarreal on Thursday, and he isn't ruling out David Luiz either.
Arsenal v Liverpool - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Kieran Tierney walks off the pitch with an injury during the Premier League match at The Emirates Stadium, London. Saturday April 3, 2021. Copyright: Adam Davy

Great news as Tierney and Lacazette return ahead of Arsenal vs Villarreal

Arsenal could be without a few key players for their Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal on Thursday, according to Mikel Arteta.
David Luiz of Arsenal - Arsenal v Olympiakos, Europa League Round of 16, Emirates Stadium - 18/03/2021. Copyright: Matt Impey / Shutterstock

Good news as Arsenal injury not as bad as feared

Arsenal are hopeful David Luiz will return before the end of the season, despite his injury and the campaign entering its final month.
Arsenal v Liverpool - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Kieran Tierney walks off the pitch with an injury during the Premier League match at The Emirates Stadium, London. Saturday April 3, 2021. Copyright: Catherine Ivill

1 out, 1 doubt: Arsenal team news for Newcastle United clash

Alexandre Lacazette is out of the trip to Newcastle United on Sunday, but Kieran Tierney is in contention for the squad.
Kieran Tierney of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 Leg 1 match between SL Benfica and Arsenal at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy on 18 February 2021. Copyright: Giuseppe Maffia

Tierney and 3 others may make shock early return vs Villarreal

Arsenal are closing in on a surprising clean bill of health, with all their injured players apparently on the verge of a comeback.
David Luiz of Arsenal - Arsenal v Olympiakos, Europa League Round of 16, Emirates Stadium - 18/03/2021. Copyright: Matt Impey / Shutterstock

Injured Arsenal star returns to training pre-Villarreal clash

David Luiz has returned to training ahead of Arsenal's clash with Villarreal on Thursday, hoping to prove his fitness ahead of the first leg.

Arteta gives encouraging injury update ahead of Everton clash

Speaking before the visit of Everton on Friday, Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's five injured players are ahead of schedule in their recoveries.
BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Matteo Guendouzi of Hertha BSC is challenged by Felix Klaus of VfL Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and VfL Wolfsburg at Olympiastadion on November 01, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Homegrown problem ahead with at least 8 Arsenal players for sale

There are at least eight Arsenal players for sale this summer, so who are they all and how could it cause a homegrown problem for Arsenal?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal and Dani Ceballos of Arsenal speak during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 12, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Tim Goode/Pool via Getty Images)

Who could Arsenal sell in the 2021 summer transfer window?

We all know that Arsenal will have to sell to buy this summer and with Mikel Arteta needing new players to continue his 'process' who could he ship out this summer?
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (L) reacts during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on July 21, 2020. (Photo by Rui Vieira / POOL / AFP)

Unlikely Arsenal will renew David Luiz’s contract this summer

According to a report in the press, Arsenal will not be extending David Luiz's contract when his current deal expires this summer.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (R) celebrates with Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz during the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, on August 1, 2020. - Arsenal won the match 2-1. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Contract extension for David Luiz won’t be impacted by surgery

David Luiz's knee problem will not impact Arsenal's decision on giving the Brazilian a new contract this summer.
Arsenal v Liverpool - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Kieran Tierney walks off the pitch with an injury during the Premier League match at The Emirates Stadium, London. Saturday April 3, 2021. Copyright: Catherine Ivill

3 back, 1 doubt, 2 out: Arsenal teams news vs Slavia Prague

Arsenal will welcome back three players who missed the defeat against Liverpool at the weekend but could be without three others.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (2R) receives medical treatment before leaving the pitch injured during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Ian Walton / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by IAN WALTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

When David Luiz is expected back after knee surgery

Arsenal are hopeful David Luiz will play again this season, despite undergoing surgery on a knee issue in the last few days.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz waits for a red card decision during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

What is the point of Arsenal’s secrecy?

Mikel Arteta said they didn't know if David Luiz would have surgery only for Arsenal to announce 12 hours later that he had, what was the point?