MX23RW : Friday, April 26 23:45:25| >> :60:678:678:

Chelsea defender David Luiz 'set for new deal'

David Luiz 'set for new Chelsea deal'
© Reuters
David Luiz says that he 'loves Chelsea' and expects to sign a contract extension to keep him at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer.

David Luiz has revealed that he expects to sign a new deal with Chelsea as he feels "comfortable" at Stamford Bridge.

The Brazilian centre-back is due to be out of contract in the summer, meaning that he is currently free to discuss terms with overseas clubs.

After starting 33 matches for Chelsea in all competitions this season, 27 of those in the Premier League, the West London outfit have been keen to tie the 31-year-old down.

Talks are believed to have stalled of late as Luiz is holding out for more than a 12-month extension, which goes against Chelsea's policy for players aged over 30, but an agreement is now close to being reached.

Asked if he is close to a new deal, the former Paris Saint-Germain defender replied: "I think so. We are talking with the club. Everybody knows I love this club, I feel comfortable here and am happy here.

"I am doing my job very well so I think a lot is going to happen. I have the job best job in the world so I have to be motivated every single day. I love football, if I didn't love football I would not be playing anymore."

Luiz rejoined Chelsea from PSG in August 2016 and has made 235 appearances for the club across two spells.

ID:353272: cacheID:353272:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1976:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Tottenham Hotspur winger Son Heung-min tussles with Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen during their EFL Cup semi-final clash on January 8, 2019
Read Next:
Christensen 'almost joined Juve in January'
>
Read more about David Luiz Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
1pm
Bublik
Carballes Baena
10am
Auger-Aliassime
Mannarino
10am
Bautista Agut
Khachanov
10am
Cachin
Tiafoe
10am
De Minaur
Nadal
10am
Dimitrov
Mensik
10am
Jarry
Cobolli
10am
Kecmanovic
Ruud
10am
Kotov
Thompson
10am
Lehecka
Medjedovic
10am
Machac
Shelton
10am
Medvedev
Arnaldi
10am
Monteiro
Tsitsipas
10am
Norrie
Fonseca
10am
Purcell
Korda
10am
Sinner
Sonego
10am
Azarenka
Sorribes Tormo
10am
Annie Fernandez
Jabeur
10am
Gauff
Yastremska
10am
Haddad Maia
Navarro
10am
Keys
Samsonova
10am
Ostapenko
Lourdes Carle
10am
Stephens
Sakkari
10am
Swiatek
Cirstea
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal34245582265677
2Manchester CityMan City33237380324876
3Liverpool34228475344174
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd33165125150153
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331551369541550
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
9Chelsea32138116157447
10Bournemouth34129134960-1145
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton331111115254-244
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34127154654-843
13Fulham34126165054-442
14Crystal Palace34109154456-1239
15Brentford3498175259-735
16Everton34118153648-1233
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479184260-1826
18Luton TownLuton3467214775-2825
19Burnley3458213769-3223
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3437243392-5916


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!