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David Luiz’s shirt number at Arsenal revealed, Unai Emery speaks

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5 years ago

August 8, 2019

Former Chelsea star, David Luiz will wear the number 23 at Arsenal, the club has confirmed.

Luiz completed a deadline day switch to Arsenal after the two clubs agreed on a £8million transfer fee
The Brazilian international completed a deadline day switch to the Emirate Stadium on Thursday.

The 32-year-old centre back has a wealth of experience and has made 524 club appearances in a career spanning 13 seasons.

Luiz started his career with Vitoria in Brazil, before moving to Portugal where he played for Benfica.

He also had two spells with Chelsea and spent two years in France with Paris Saint-Germain, where he played under now Arsenal boss, Unai Emery.

He has 56 international appearances for Brazil to his name.

Unai Emery told Arsenal website, “David has huge experience and I look forward to working with him again. He is a well known player and adds to our defensive strength.

“David will wear the number 23 shirt.”