Fortaleza announced on Monday the signing of the Brazilian defender David Luiz former Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain player, with a contract that runs until December 2026, with the possibility of renewing for another year.
The center-back is free on the market, after his time at Flamengo ended, and at the age of 37 he arrived at the Ceará team, which he chose over other proposals from Brazilian and international clubs, including Greek Olympiacos.
“He had other proposals with higher economic conditions, but he chose Fortaleza and he understands that our project has more to do with his professional aspirations, values in life,” said the general club director on a note. Marcelo Paz.
In this way, David Luiz closed his cycle at Flamengo, a club where he played for the last three seasons and won the Copa Libertadores and two Brazilian Cups.
He spent a lot of time in Europe
Before landing in Brazil, David Luiz spent 14 years in European football, passing through Benficawhere he was loaned out in 2007 and later acquired by the Portuguese club.
In 2011 he reached Chelseawhere he won the Champions League in 2012. He also played PSG (2014-2016). again at Chelsea (2016-2019) and Arsenal (2019-2021) before signing for Flamengo.
The Brazilian represented ‘Canarinha’ at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and at the 2015 Copa América.
David Luiz has now joined Fortaleza, who have already confirmed five other reinforcements for 2025: the defender Gaston Avilathe archer Brennoon the left side Diogo Barbosathe steering wheel Paul Fernandez and the attacker Dylan Borrero.
Source: La Verdad
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