David Luiz looks set to leave Arsenal on a free transfer in the summer, reports talksports.com.
The defender only signed a one-year contract when he joined from London rivals Chelsea in 2019 – not a two-year deal as was widely reported – and Sky Sports say that he’s not been offered an extension.
Mikel Arteta has praised Luiz’s influence on the team since his arrival as manager and wants him to stay.
But Sky claims the 33-year-old is now heading for the exit door, as Arsenal chiefs look to cut costs amid the coronavirus pandemic and the likely lack of Champions League football.
A return to Benfica could be on the cards for Luiz, who recently told television network SporTV in his homeland: “I always said that I would like to end my career at Benfica. (Text, photo -Guardian)