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David Luiz: What I really think about Oscar leaving Chelsea
DAVID LUIZ has supported Oscar’s decision to swap Chelsea for the riches of the Chinese Super League.
Oscar's greatest moments at Chelsea
Antonio Conte let Oscar secure a £52million switch from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG last month.
The Brazilian will earn a staggering £400,000 a week.
Despite being criticised for his decision to move to China, Luiz refused to bear any ill feelings towards his former team-mate.
Oscar left Chelsea last month
David Luiz has backed Oscar's decision to move to China
It was his decision to move and if he decided to go, it was because it was in his heart
He said: “Good luck to him, he is an amazing player.
“It was his decision to move and if he decided to go, it was because it was in his heart.
“He wants to live another cycle in his life."
Antonio Conte let Oscar leave Chelsea for £52m
When reflecting upon how the players in the dressing room reacted to the news of Oscar’s departure, Luiz added: “There were a lot of people crying! No, I'm joking!
"This is football. Sometimes players move or don't.
“We can't be so emotional because this is football. Like me - I left Chelsea, but I came back."
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