Chelsea transfer news: David Luiz 'delighted' to secure return to Antonio Conte's side

Always a Blue: David Luiz has re-joined Chelsea
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Sam Long31 August 2016

David Luiz is "delighted" to have secured a return to Chelsea on transfer deadline day.

The Brazilian defender, who left the Blues for Paris Saint-Germain just two years ago, has penned a three-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

Standard Sport understands a fee of £34m was enough for Antonio Conte to secure Luiz's services after failing to land a number of defensive targets this summer.

Luiz will compete for regular game time alongside club captain John Terry, Garry Cahill, Kurt Zouma and Branislav Ivanovic and is determined to add to his trophy collection during a second spell in west London.

"I'm delighted to return to Chelsea," he told the club's official website.

"We had a fantastic story during my first time at the club and I want to help the team and Antonio Conte achieve a lot of success.

"I always had a wonderful relationship with the fans and I am looking forward to wearing the blue shirt at Stamford Bridge once again," he added.

Luiz was a fans' favourite during his first stint at Chelsea and was a key member of the side that won the Champions League in 2012.

Luiz was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year in both of his seasons in France and fans will hope he can help to provide a platform for success as Chelsea attempt to reclaim their place among the elite this season.

Chelsea have signed N'Golo Kante, Michy Batshuayi, Eduardo and Luiz this summer.

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