David Luiz explains why he left Chelsea for Arsenal | OneFootball

On Thursday, David Luiz completed a sensational move from Chelsea to Arsenal for a meager £8m.

In his first interview with Arsenal’s official website, the Brazilian revealed his excitement over his new adventure.

“It’s a great feeling. It’s a new cycle in my life, in my career as a footballer. I’m excited to play for this big club.

“I grew up watching a lot of Arsenal games, especially the great players from the past, so I’m excited to try to help this club to do some big things.

“It was a conversation between me and Chelsea and everybody. I had an opportunity to come to another big club. In my life, I’ve always liked to do some challenges.

“I’m not scared at all to try things. I think not too many players would make this kind of move, they would maybe be scared, or something like that.

“I’m just trying to do big things in my life, so like I said, my cycle at Chelsea finished and now I’m excited to start a new chapter of my life here.

“It’s a big club – not just in England, but everybody around the world knows how big Arsenal is. When I had an opportunity to come to this kind of big club, I had to take it. That’s why I’m here.”

David Luiz could make his Gunners debut this Sunday when they travel to face Newcastle.