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.

Cedric Soares in training with Arsenal (Photo via Cedric Soares on Instagram)

Cedric finally available: Arsenal team news for Norwich City

Cedric Soares is finally available to play matches again, with Arsenal confirming the status of eight players in their latest team news update.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Black Lives Matter slogan is seen on the back of for David Luiz of Arsenal as he looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dave Thompson/ Pool via Getty Images)

Luiz took significant pay decrease with contract extension

David Luiz took a significant pay decrease to sign a new one-year contract extension with Arsenal, according to various reports.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta instructs players at drinks break during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Luiz to start: Arsenal predicted lineup vs Sheffield United

Arsenal face Sheffield United in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, after a midweek Premier League win over Southampton.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

2 in, 6 still out: Arsenal Team News for Sheffield United

Gabriel Martinelli and Pablo Mari came through successful procedures on their injuries this week, according to Arsenal's latest team news update.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Arsenal unveil new signing Cedric Soares at London Colney on January 30, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Official: Arsenal confirm 4 deals including 2 long-term

Arsenal have confirmed that they have signed David Luiz to a new one-year extension, Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares to long-term, permanent deals and secured Dani Ceballos until the end of the current campaign.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Hector Bellerin embraces Gabriel Martinelli and Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Good news and bad: Arsenal injury updates ahead of Southampton clash

Ahead of Arsenal's game against Southampton on Thursday the club has issued some good and bad news in terms of injured players.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: David Luiz of Arsenal battles for possession with with Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City which leads to a penalty for Manchester City and a red card for David Luiz during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)

Arsenal will decide the future of David Luiz this week

Arsenal will decide the future of David Luiz this week, with the possibility of a short-term or longer extension on the table.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City look on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil is finished at Arsenal and other things Mikel Arteta’s comments told us

Arsenal lost 3-0 at Manchester City and, while it wasn't great, it was mostly David Luiz's fault and wasn't going quite so badly until he got involved. So what did Mikel Arteta think about it all and what can we learn from his comments after the game?
The Logo of Britain's NHS (National Health Service) is seen on th eshirt of Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz as he leaves the pitch after receiving a red card during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on June 17, 2020. - The Premier League makes its eagerly anticipated return today after 100 days in lockdown but behind closed doors due to coronavirus restrictions. (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS / 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 LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Same old story: Arsenal Player Ratings vs Manchester City

Arsenal slipped to their usual 3-0 defeat against Manchester City on Wednesday, their first game back since the Premier League restart.

Arsenal deny £6m intermediary fee for David Luiz

Arsenal and Kia Joorabchian are speaking out to deny reports that their deal for David Luiz included a £6m fee to intermediaries.
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)

Luiz agent confirms Arsenal talks planned in coming weeks

Arsenal will discuss a contract extension with David Luiz before the season restarts and there's a very good chance he stays, according to his agent.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: David Luiz of Arsenal discusses with Sokratis of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal consider offering Luiz extension on reduced terms

Arsenal are considering offering David Luiz a contract extension for next season on reduced terms, according to a report.
David Luiz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal star’s contract confusion cleared up

David Luiz could leave Arsenal for free this summer with the Telegraph reporting that the club have yet to activate the option that would trigger another season at the club.
David Luiz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

David Luiz: I want to end my career at Benfica

David Luiz has stated that he wants to end his career at Benfica, opening the door to a possible move when his contract at Arsenal expires next summer.
David Luiz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Luiz only on initial 1-year deal with optional 2nd

David Luiz is only on a one-year deal with Arsenal, with reports suggesting the Gunners have to activate an option for the second year.
David Luiz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Willock & Chambers praise Luiz influence behind scenes

Joe Willock and Calum Chambers both have a lot of good things to say about new teammate David Luiz, as he has a clear positive influence in the dressing room.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: David Luiz of Arsenal throws the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

David Luiz keen to extend his contract with Arsenal

David Luiz is keen to extend his contract with Arsenal by another year, after helping the club in pay-cut talks, according to a report.
David Luiz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal speak to 4 players over breach of lockdown rules

Arsenal contacted David Luiz, Alexandre Lacazette, Nicolas Pepe and Granit Xhaka over apparent breaches of the lockdown rules, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal can’t force out-of-contract players to stay if season isn’t finished

Arsenal will not be able to force players whose contracts run out at the end of June to stay at the club past the end of month, even if the current season has not concluded, claims a leading PFA lawyer.
David Luiz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal to activate David Luiz 1-year extension clause

Arsenal are planning to activate the one-year contract extension clause for David Luiz to stay until 2021, according to a report.
Richarlison of Everton scores his team's second goal past Bernd Leno of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Perfect image sums up Arsenal’s defending against Everton (and for years)

Arsenal may have claimed all three points against Everton on Sunday but there were still many question marks left hanging over the heads of their defenders.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Dani Ceballos, David Luiz and Bernd Leno of Arsenal celebrate victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal triumph against Everton and VAR

Arsenal claimed what could well be a huge win over Everton despite having to battle both the Toffees and the officials, once again.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: David Luiz of Arsenal throws the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

David Luiz: Unai Emery is a great coach

David Luiz refused to say anything negative about Unai Emery despite the Spaniard leading Arsenal on a downward spiral that has only just seen us achieve a positive goal difference in February, three months after he left.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: David Luiz of Arsenal discusses with Sokratis of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Can Arsenal’s defence hold up in Europe?

It has a been a thoroughly disappointing season so far for the Gunners, but the Europa League still offers the hope of significant silverware, and, perhaps more important, a back door into the Champions League next season. But is their defence up to the job?
Pablo Mari in training in Dubai (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

David Luiz: Flamengo boss spoke positively of Pablo Mari

David Luiz says Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus told him positive things about new Arsenal signing Pablo Mari, who joined from the Brazilian club in January.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Pablo Mari of Arsenal on January 26, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Pablo Mari gets revenge on David Luiz for Arsenal teammates

It's that slow, Arsenal players pulling pranks on each other is about all we have to talk about so as a video circulated of David Luiz annoying his sleeping teammates, Pablo Mari decided to seek revenge...
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Bukayo Saka, Sead Kolasinac and Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrate victory after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

5 out, 2 back, 1 new boy and a test: Arsenal team news pre-Burnley

Arsenal face Burnley on Sunday in what is the last game for the club before a mini-winter break and they jet off to Dubai for some much needed rest that has nothing at all to do with making more money.

Arsenal could still sell Mustafi despite Chambers injury

Arsenal might still sell Shkodran Mustafi this month even though Calum Chambers will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Bernd Leno of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019, in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week after United win

Three of the Arsenal defensive unit made the WhoScored or BBC Teams of the Week after a clean sheet against Manchester United on Wednesday.
Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil prepares to take a freekick during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 15, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

4-11 Arsenal players look set to leave after Manchester City defeat clarifies things

Alexandre Lacazette, Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Lucas Torreira seem unlikely to be Arsenal players this time next year and the decisions made around the Manchester City game seemed to clarify that and a number of others who could go.
Frankfurt's German midfielder Dominik Kohr (C) reacts as Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi lies on the ground during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP / Getty Images)

David Luiz and Shkodran Mustafi join Arsenal injury list: Sead Kolasinac fit again

David Luiz and Shkodran Mustafi have joined Arsenal's injury list after the defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, but Sead Kolasinac is fit again.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: David Luiz of Arsenal warms up with team mates Lucas Torreira, Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe ahead of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019, in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

David Luiz explains why he thinks Gabriel Martinelli will be a success

David Luiz has suggested it's no surprise to him that Gabriel Martinelli has been successful at Arsenal so far, given his attitude and upbringing.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on October 30, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

David Luiz: Gabriel Martinelli has the best mentality of Arsenal’s young players

David Luiz thinks his fellow Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli has the best mentality of Arsenal's young prospects, claiming that's as important as talent to go far as a player.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on October 29, 2019, in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Özil in, Aubameyang out and more: Early Liverpool vs Arsenal team news

Arsenal face Liverpool in the League Cup later today, but we already have quite a lot of early team news from various sources.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: David Luiz of Arsenal with Calum Chambers of Arsenal at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on October 06, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

David Luiz talks about living for his teammates’ success

David Luiz has emphasised the importance of helping others and living to make his teammates happy, something we've already seen behind the scenes with Arsenal's newest signing.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and David Luiz of Arsenal talk after the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on August 24, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

David Luiz thinks Arsenal can fight for the title this season

David Luiz wants and thinks Arsenal can fight for the title this season but I think he's a little bit off his rocker.
Asenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 6, 2019. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

David Luiz: We want to finish this season fighting for the title

David Luiz wants Arsenal to fight for the title this season, and he believes they can do so.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 08: New Arsenal signing David Luiz at London Colney on August 08, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

David Luiz visits Rwanda

David Luiz spent his time during this international break in Rwanda with some of his family and the club have released a video of how that went.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: David Luiz of Arsenal throws the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

David Luiz expected in Rwanda today

David Luiz, along with his family, are expected to arrive in Rwanda today [Thursday] as part of Arsenal's Visit Rwanda sponsorship to help promote tourism to the region.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: David Luiz of Arsenal scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on October 06, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

David Luiz makes Team of the Week after Bournemouth goal

David Luiz made it into Garth Crooks' Team of the Week after Arsenal's win against AFC Bournemouth, the only member of Unai Emery's team to do so.