Chelsea centre-back David Luiz has signed a new two-year contract, the Europa League finalists have confirmed.
The Brazil defender helped the Blues to reach an all-London showpiece against Arsenal with a penalty shoot-out win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, and he has been rewarded with fresh terms.
David Luiz’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season but his second spell at the club will now be extended to the end of 2020-21.
Having fallen out of favour under Antonio Conte last season, David Luiz has again become a regular since Maurizio Sarri’s appointment as head coach, starting 35 Premier League games this term.
David Luiz has made a total of 246 appearances, scoring 18 goals, across his two spells with the club.
He was part of the Chelsea side that won the Premier League title under Conte’s leadership in 2016-17, while he lifted the 2011-2012 Champions League in his first term at Stamford Bridge.
He has also won two FA Cup titles with Chelsea, who have guaranteed their return to the Champions League by confirming a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.
