Back to Being Blue

On August 31, 2016 David Luiz returns to Chelsea after signing a three year contract for approximately 34 million pounds. Luiz came from Paris Saint Germaine, where he had signed for 50 million pounds, which set the world record transfer price for a defender.

This transfer has been greatly criticized by many sports observers. French journalist Julien Laurens believes that Luiz, "is a worse player now than when he left Chelsea" (BBC Sports). He went on to say that he, "can hardly remember four games where he was actually good [on PSG]".

 On PSG, Luiz faced much humiliation when Luis Suarez megged him in the quarter finals of the Champions League. Despite this embarrassment, David Luiz managed to help his team win the Ligue 1 championship, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, and the Trophée de Champions for the two seasons that he played for PSG. 

Some reporters believe that Luiz will add quality to Chelsea's defense. They recall the moments on Chelsea in 2012, where he played with a hamstring injury to help his team win the Champions League. Luiz also had a 90% passing accuracy and 83.33% tackle success during the 2015/2016 Champions League (Skysports). 

All of the criticism regarding his transfer has not fazed Luiz. In recent reports, he demonstrated excitement for his return, "It will be an amazing opportunity to show the fans again how I love this club and how I love to play for this club. I cannot wait to wear the shirt and play at Stamford Bridge [the Chelsea Stadium] again" (ESPN FC).