David Luiz: 'I chose to leave Chelsea'

David Luiz has insisted that it was his decision to leave Chelsea and not that of Blues boss Jose Mourinho.

The Brazil international left Stamford Bridge for Paris Saint-Germain during the World Cup last summer in a deal worth £50m.

Luiz has revealed that he did not have much contact with Mourinho before leaving West London.

"It was a period where I learned a lot. I wouldn't say [it was] difficult," the defender told Bleacher Report. "When you live through new experiences and new situations in your life, that's when you grow. I knew I was going before the World Cup.

"When I left, I was with Brazil, and I didn't really have any contact with [Mourinho]. I was in Brazil on holiday first, then preparing for the World Cup.

"Everything was presented to me, I accepted, and he sent me a little message saying 'good luck.' Afterward, I went straight to Paris. I didn't go back to London."

Luiz made 143 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea.