Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star David Luiz ‘locked in talks over transfer to European giants’ after leaving Brazilian side
DAVID LUIZ is in talks to return to European football during the January transfer window.
Luiz, now 37, had two trophy-laden spell with Chelsea before leaving the Premier League in 2021 after two years with Arsenal.
The versatile defender returned to his native Brazil where he spent the last three season with Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo.
However the bushy-haired centre-half is now a free agent and could be set to make a shock return to Europe.
Luiz’s representative Julio Taran has confirmed he is in talks with Greek side Olympiacos.
And Taran revealed that talks with reigning Conference League champions are progressing well.
Taran told Greek journalist Johnny Georgopoulos: “Yes, there are chances David Luiz will play for Olympiacos.
“We are in contact with the Greek club.”
Luiz is also close friends with Olympiacos star Rodinei, with whom he played for a year at Flamengo until the full-back moved to Greece in 2022.
Taran even claimed that the right-back is “pushing” for a reunion with his former team-mate in Piraeus.
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He added: “Yes, this is among the reasons [Luiz’s friendship with Rodinei].
“Rodinei is like family for David Luiz. Rodinei has spoken highly about David Luiz to Olympiacos management and is pushing for his arrival.”
Luiz experienced immense success at Chelsea where he amassed 248 appearances across two stints.
The defender also won the 2017 Premier League title, two FA Cup trophies, the 2012 Champions League and two Europa League honours.