David Luiz to Chelsea: Thibaut Courtois backs 'exciting signing' to win titles at Stamford Bridge

Luiz will be defending Courtois' Chelsea goal this season
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Standard Sport31 August 2016

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has hailed the impending deadline day arrival of David Luiz, backing the defender to help Antonio Conte's side win trophies in his second spell at Stamford Bridge.

Standard Sport reported earlier on Wednesday that Chelsea had agreed a £34m fee with PSG for the Brazil international.

Chelsea made their move for Luiz last night having missed out on a number of defensive targets throughout the summer.

Antonio Conte's side have now confirmed that they have struck a deal with the French champions to bring Luiz back to west London, and keeper Courtois believes the defender will boost the Blues' chances of silverware this season.

Speaking to reporters while on international duty for Belgium, Courtois is quoted by the Daily Mail as saying: "I think he is an exciting signing. He is a very good player.

"It is an interesting move and I hope he wins titles with us. It's good to have him with us."

Luiz left Chelsea in a £50m deal just two years ago after his relationship with then manager Jose Mourinho soured.

Standard Sport reported that the 29-year-old was keen on a switch back to the Blues, where he won three trophies, including the Champions League, between 2011-14.

Luiz was concerned about his place at PSG having been substituted by new manager Unai Emery during the 3-1 defeat at Monaco on Sunday.

PSG rejected Chelsea's initial offer worth £32m, including add-ons, on Tuesday evening. But they were convinced to cash in with a slightly higher offer worth £34m, including bonuses, earlier this afternoon.

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Luiz was a fans' favourite in his first spell at Chelsea despite making high profile mistakes at the back and was seen by the hierarchy as a future captain before his career began to go awry under Mourinho.

Chelsea have been desperate to sign a centre half throughout the window, but have seen bids for Kalidou Koulibaly, Leonardo Bonucci and Alessio Romagnoli all rejected.

They even made an enquiry for West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna yesterday only to be told that he was not for sale, especially with so little time to find a replacement.

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