David Luiz on brink of Stamford Bridge return after Chelsea strike deal with PSG for Brazilian's transfer- Chelsea are set to confirm the re-signing of David Luiz from PSG
- The Brazilian left Chelsea for the Ligue 1 champions in 2014 for £50m
- Luiz will complete his return to Stamford Bridge subject to a medical
- He will hold two of the three biggest transfer fees for a defender
Chelsea are preparing to announce the re-signing of David Luiz. The Blues are believed to have agreed a fee in the region of £32million with Paris Saint-Germain for the Brazilian subject to a medical, which may take place after Wednesday's 11pm deadline. Luiz, who left Stamford Bridge for the French capital in a £50m transfer two years ago, has agreed personal terms with Antonio Conte's side and is set for a sensational return to his former club in a deal revealed by Sportsmail on Tuesday.
The Brazilian has been unsettled in the French capital and had his heart set on a return to Stamford Bridge.The deal means Luiz hold two of the three biggest transfer fees for a defender in history, along with Manchester City’s John Stones.Luiz does not see Chelsea's lack of European football as an issue, targeting a return to the Champions League next season.
Conte's men turned to the possibility of Luiz after becoming frustrated with rejected bids for Kalidou Koulibaly and Alessandro Romagnoli.They also enquired about Luiz's PSG team-mate Marquinos.
Luiz is still a popular figure with Chelsea fans after playing through the pain barrier to help them win the Champions League in Munich in 2012, winning the FA Cup and lifting the Europa League while at Stamford Bridge.
The 29-year-old was first signed by the Blues from Portuguese outfit Benfica in 2011 for a £21m fee.
He went on to play 143 games for the Stamford Bridge club during his first spell in west London, scoring 12 goals.
During his two years in France, Luiz won the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue twice each.
He made 85 appearances for the Parisians, scoring eight goals.
The Brazilian has accumulated 55 caps for his country, scoring three goals.
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