http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2926846/title/new-deal-for-david-luizNEW DEAL FOR DAVID LUIZ
Posted on: Sat 22 Sep 2012
Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce David Luiz has today (Saturday) signed a new five-year contract.
The Brazilian international committed his future to Chelsea shortly after playing in Saturday afternoon's 1-0 win over Stoke, and will extend a career at the club that began in January 2011.
'I am very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea,' said David Luiz.
'It is a great club and I look forward to winning more trophies here. I want to play for a long time at the top level - which is what playing for Chelsea means. I love everything about the club and especially the fans, who have made me very welcome and given me great support.'
The defender has started 55 games with four further substitute appearances. He has scored five goals.
His first full season at the club ended in glory in Munich. He overcame a hamstring injury suffered in the FA Cup semi-final (which forced him to miss the final) to play in the Champions League Final and smashed home a penalty in the decisive shoot-out.
This season the 25-year-old has started all but one game and was recently captain of Brazil in two internationals.
