David Luiz's Career
David Luiz is a Brazilian international who started his club career from 2006 in a brazilian club named Vitoria.He then joined Benfica on 2007. Attracted by his impressive performances he was bought by Chelsea for a fee of 25 million Euros with a five and a half year contract on 2011.
The clubs that approached David Luiz ?
FC Barcelona : At First David Luiz was rumoured to join FC Barcelona for a fee of 34.5 million euros but the Chelsea disagreed.To know why Chelsea disagreed click here.
Manchester United : Then it was rumoured that he was about to join Manchester United.As both clubs are the rivals they disagreed the rumour.
Bayern Munich : Then it was Bayern Munich who submitted a bid during the winter transfer window this season with a fee of 35 million pounds but the bid was rejected.The talks were not confirmed but this rumour was denied as Bayern has 4 quality center backs.
Paris Saint-German : At last Paris Saint-German came forward sealed the deal with 49.5 million Euros!!!
Why did Barcelona show interest on David Luiz?
Barcelona hardly needed a defender because Puyol,the legendary defender of FCB is gonna be retired.During winter transfer window Barcelona confirmed its talks about David Luiz for the replacement for Puyol.As Jose Mourinho disagreed to the deal during the winter transfer window,Barcelona again submitted a bid to Chelsea for Luiz with a fee of 34.5 million. But PSG grabbed him with a huge deal of 49.5 million euros.Now the latest rumour is Barcelona is going for a huge deal with Borussia Dortmund which is a combination transfer of the center Back Mats Hummels and the Left Midfielder Marco Reus for a fee of 80 million euros. But the talks were not confirmed yet.
Why did PSG buy David Luiz?
Paris Saint-German lacked quality defenders Thiago Silva is exception and also they are too old like Maxwell.So they needed to find a new one.At first It was rumoured that PSG placed a bid for Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund for a fee of 35 million but it wasn't confirmed.When Barcelona were about to grab David Luiz from Chelsea PSG intervened and snatched him from Barcelona.
What were the plans of David Luiz?
David Luiz was interested in joining a new club since his last season due to the appointment of the new manager Jose Mourinho.David Luiz in a Personal interview said that he was eager to join new clubs in other countries which attracted the interest of other clubs like Barcelona,PSG and so on. Finally PSG grabbed him David Luiz was delighted to move as he wished.
Is this a right move for Chelsea?
No its not a very good move for Chelsea. David Luiz was one of the finest Defenders of Chelsea but now Cahill is the only defender in Chelsea witha good form.Terry is in bad shape and he is too aged.Also the loss of a legendary midfielder Frank Lampard who joined New York club in MLS as a free agent is a terrible blow to Chelsea.Everyone says that Mourinho has put chelsea in a bad condition but we think that he has other plans lets wait and see that.
David Luiz this season
Source : Chelsea official Website
Not a very good season but a good season.Being a defender he has scored many goals which was not a easy task to any defender in Football.This defender supports attack whenever needed and has a great heading ability.
Soccer Sniffer's Rating for David Luiz this season : 7.1
Soccer Sniffer's View about the deal
We think that David Luiz is overrated.Even though they need him this huge sum is too much for the defender.He didn't have a great season.Lets Hope that he performs well at PSG!!!!
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