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It’s happening, folks: Chelsea has bought David Luiz... again!

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David Luiz returns to Chelsea for around $40 million after leaving the club back in 2014 to go to PSG for a fee of $65 million.

He’s back.

Versatile Brazilian veteran David Luiz has rejoined Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain in a shocking Transfer Deadline Day move.

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The move is reportedly a $40 million deal. Chelsea sold Luiz to PSG for more than $65 million in 2014.

The 29-year-old won both the Champions League and Europa League with Chelsea before leaving for Ligue 1, where PSG won every domestic title there was to be won.

From ChelseaFC.com:

“I’m delighted to return to Chelsea. We had a fantastic story during my first time at the club and I want to help the team and Antonio Conte achieve a lot of success.

“I always had a wonderful relationship with the fans and I am looking forward to wearing the blue shirt at Stamford Bridge once again.”


How’s this for a stat?

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