David Luiz reveals how Chelsea staff begged him to come back after Arsenal move

David Luiz has shed light upon emotional switch he made from Chelsea to Arsenal in summer transfer window. Since making  switch from Chelsea to Arsenal, David Luiz revealed that staff at Stamford Bridge urged him to return to west London. David Luiz transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal was worth £8 million but also came with an emotional drawback for defender.

David Luiz transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal

In final few days of summer transfer window ahead of 2019-20 campaign, Arsenal were on hunt for a central defender. Shockingly, Gunners mand to lure David Luiz from Chelsea. At just £8 million, David Luiz transfer appeared to be a steal Arsenal given  Brazilian centre back's success and experience throughout his playing career.

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David Luiz history with Chelsea

Across two spells at Chelsea, David Luiz won Premier League, Champions League, Europa League as well as two FA Cups. Combining two spells, David Luiz spent six and a half years at Stamford Bridge. David Luiz transfer to Arsenal ahead of current season was, refore, an emotional rollercoaster for 32-year-old Brazilian.

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Arsenal news: David Luiz struggled following Chelsea move

Upon making switch to Emirates Stadium, David Luiz explained that his first few days at Arsenal were troublesome. This was mainly due to fact that Luiz had an emotional connection with staff at Chelsea. Luiz also revealed that staff at club kept begging him to return to west London.

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Making switch to Chelsea's local London rivals - rth London giants Arsenal - was always going to be potentially difficult for Luiz. Reflecting on an incident when Luiz had breakfast with a 75-year-old man, defender claimed that man texted Luiz he was waiting to have ar meal with latest Arsenal signing. 

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However, Luiz has admitted that he had to get out of his comfort zone in order to focus on Arsenal. Luiz said that he never regretted decision to move to Arsenal although it was difficult in first few weeks at rth London. Arsenal news, for w, is that Luiz is happy and wants to achieve big things under Mikel Arteta.