Chelsea star David Luiz has revealed the reason behind his sensational return to Stamford Bridge.
The Brazil international rejoined the English giants on transfer deadline day last month from French champions Paris Saint-Germain for a whopping £32million. With Paris St-Germain doing significantly well in the domestic circuit and Luiz being an important member of the team, eyebrows were raised over his surprising switch. But the player has said that some unfinished business with Chelsea convinced him to leave the French club.
He earned the status of a cult hero with the Blues after helping them to win their first-ever Champions League in 2012. He also played a significant role in the club’s triumphant campaign in FA Caup and Europa League. However, he failed to win the Premier League and the Brazilian defender has revealed that the desire to win the league has brought him back to the West London club.
“I missed Chelsea a lot. I was very happy here before,” he told Chelsea’s official magazine.
“I was also very happy in Paris. I was winning trophies, I was having a great life there but I know me and I like to have new challenges in my life, to have ambition.
“One of the reasons I decided to come back here is because I know the Premier League well but I never had the opportunity to win it, so it is still one of my goals in my career.”
The Brazilin defender also expressed his delight over playing alongside Diego Costa.
“I like Diego because he never forgets where he came from. That’s why he fights until the end for his team. He never gives up,” the centre-back enthused.
Praising the Spain international, Luiz said: “Diego now plays for one of the best clubs in the world. Diego now plays in some of the best stadiums in the world. Diego is now one of the best strikers in the world – but he never forgets when he was playing in the second and third division, with small teams in difficult leagues and difficult stadiums, suffering many injuries and fighting for his career. He never forgets where he came from in Brazil.