GOAL David Luiz ended speculation surrounding his Chelsea future by signing a new deal with the club. The club announced on Friday that the defender had extended his contract with Chelsea and will be under contract through the 2020-21 campaign. Luis has made 48 appearances across all competitions this campaign while scoring three goals as he's become one of Maurizio Sarri's go-to players after falling down the depth chart under previous manager Antonio Conte. This geezer has signed a new contract! 📝 Congratulations, @DavidLuiz_4! 👏 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 10, 2019 The Brazilian has also guided Chelsea to the Europa League final, where the club will face Arsenal after dispatching Eintracht Frankfurt in penalties in the semi-final round. "I am so happy to be here and to have this opportunity to stay. I love this club and I still have the ambition of a young player," Luiz said in a statement. "It means a lot to reach another European final, and we still have the opportunity to finish in the top three of the Premier League this season and I will continue to try to do my best to help the team." HAZARD STILL UNSURE OF CHELSEA FUTURE Luiz has made 35 league appearances this campaign, his most since originally joining the club in 2011 and since rejoining in 2016 following a two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain. So happy to be here until 2021 !!! I love this club and I will always give my best for this shirt !! Thank you for all your support!! 💙💙💙 @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/g4Umq1v3Fd — David Luiz (@DavidLuiz_4) May 10, 2019 Across his Chelsea career, Luiz has made a total 246 appearances, scoring 18 goals while winning a Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League trophy. "We are delighted David Luiz will be staying with the club," said Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia in a statement. "He has set the perfect example to those around him throughout the campaign and been a huge influence on and off the pitch. "With the Europa League final still to come, we hope to finish off the season with silverware and David will be central to that success in Baku and beyond." SARRI DREADING US FRIENDLY TRIP BEFORE UEL FINAL Chelsea are set to face Leicester on Sunday in the final match of the Premier League season. Following a friendly against the New England Revolution on Wednesday, Chelsea will turn focus towards Arsenal and the May 29 Europa League final in Baku.<doc-sep>Defender David Luiz has signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea, the Premier League club announced on Friday. The 32-year-old's previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season but the Brazil international will now remain at Stamford Bridge until June 2021. Centre-back Luiz has been a mainstay in Maurizio Sarri's side this season, making 48 appearances in all competitions and scoring three goals, helping Chelsea secure a top-four finish in the Premier League and book a place in the Europa League final against Arsenal. This geezer has signed a new contract! Congratulations, @DavidLuiz_4! — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 10, 2019 So happy to be here until 2021 !!! I love this club and I will always give my best for this shirt !! Thank you for all your support!! @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/g4Umq1v3Fd — David Luiz (@DavidLuiz_4) May 10, 2019 Speaking to the club's website, Luiz said: "I am so happy to be here and to have this opportunity to stay. I love this club and I still have the ambition of a young player. "It means a lot to reach another European final, and we still have the opportunity to finish in the top three of the Premier League this season and I will continue to try to do my best to help the team." Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said Luiz has "set the perfect example to those around him throughout the campaign and been a huge influence on and off the pitch".<doc-sep>The 32-year-old's contract was set to run out in the summer, but with Chelsea facing a two-window transfer ban starting immediately, the club made a decision to keep Luiz at Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian stated upon signing his contract extension: "I am so happy to be here and to have this opportunity to stay. I love this club and I still have the ambition of a young player. "It means a lot to reach another European final, and we still have the opportunity to finish in the top three of the Premier League this season and I will continue to try to do my best to help the team." Premier League Bruce the man to take Newcastle back into Champions League - Asprilla 24/04/2020 AT 08:37 The Brazilian defender joined the London club from Benfica in 2011 and won the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup with Chelsea before joining Paris Saint-Germain in a then-record transfer. Luiz returned to Chelsea in 2016 and helped his side to a Premier League title that season. Luiz featured for Chelsea as the English club defeated Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League semi-final on penalties on Thursday night. Following the win against Frankfurt, Luiz was asked if he will be at Chelsea next season and said: “Yes I think so. Soon everybody is going to know. It will be before the Europa League final. “I love this club. My great moments in football were here, especially the European titles – the Champions League and Europa League. “My relation with the fans has always been great since the first day I played here. I just try to do my best and make them happy." Chelsea face domestic rivals Arsenal in the Europa League final on May 29 in Baku. Premier League Monreal leaves Arsenal for Real Sociedad 31/08/2019 AT 09:03<doc-sep>
Chelsea defender David Luiz has signed a two-year contract extension until 2021, the Premier League club announced on Friday. Brazil international Luiz has made 48 appearances across all competitions this season, helping the London club secure a top-four finish and reach the Europa League final where they face London rivals Arsenal. “I’m so happy to be here and to have this opportunity to stay. I love this club and I still have the ambition of a young player,” the 32-year-old told the club’s website. “It means a lot to reach another European final and we still have the opportunity to finish in the top three of the Premier League this season and I will continue to try to do my best to help the team.” After falling down the pecking order under former boss Antonio Conte last season, Luiz has emerged as a key player under manager Maurizio Sarri. “He’s set the perfect example to those around him throughout the campaign and been a huge influence on and off the pitch,” Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said. “With the Europa League final still to come, we hope to finish off the season with silverware and David will be central to that success in Baku and beyond.” Luiz has made 246 appearances and scored 18 goals for the club in two spells, rejoining them in 2016 after spending three seasons at French side Paris St Germain. Third-placed Chelsea travel to Leicester City on Sunday for their final league match of the season. The Europa League final is on May 29 in Baku. For Citizen TV updates Join @citizentvke Telegram channel Video Of The Day: | SUCCESS AND AFTER | Tracking the progress made by students who topped KCSE in past years