Arsenal: David Luiz visits a family of gorillas in Rwanda
Arsenal star David Luiz has revealed he has no intention of leaving the north London giants for a return to Brazil.
The Samba star has endured a difficult season at the Emirates following his shock £7million move on transfer deadline day, with the Gunners currently sitting fifth in the Premier League table, two points behind rivals Chelsea.
Luiz has been slammed by pundits and fans alike amid his Arsenal struggles but, speaking to ESPN Brasil, insisted that he had no intention of turning his back on Unai Emery’s side.
“I, today, have no such plan,” he said when asked about a potential return to his homeland.
“I don’t have that as a goal. But we never know, football goes very fast.
“What makes me happy is to see the quality of Brazilian football.
“You see Jorge Jesus with Flamengo, and the great players like Felipe, Rafinha, Gerson, Gabigol, who’s back shining as he always shone at first at Santos.
“Then you see Renato’s Gremio, who have been playing great football for many years.
“So without a doubt, I’m happy for our football. I am glad about the ever-growing quality. I’m sincere to say that today I don’t have this idea.
“I have a two-year contract with Arsenal. I have my ambitions and goals here with Arsenal, so I came here. But we never know in the future.”
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Luiz’s move to Arsenal was one of the surprises of the summer.
He was widely expected to lead Chelsea in their bright new era under Frank Lampard but ultimately chose to cross the divide.
And speaking recently, the 32-year-old lifted the lid on his departure from Stamford Bridge, saying: “I decided to leave Chelsea before there was contact with Arsenal.
"People do not know that but I decided early to leave Chelsea.
"After that I had contact with Arsenal and I took a decision which everybody knows was not easy.
“Me and Lampard, we had honest conversations. Man to man, me and him.