'Allez Paris!' - PSG-bound David Luiz leaving Chelsea with 'great sadness'

 
Exit plan: David Luiz
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Andy Hodgson24 May 2014

David Luiz is close to sealing a lucrative move to Paris Saint-Germain, it emerged on Friday.

The 27 year-old Brazilian defender has been deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea, and PSG have swooped to secure his signature amidst interest from a host of clubs including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

PSG want to pair Luiz with his compatriot Thiago Silva in central defence and a deal could go through in the next 48 hours.

"The move is now subject to David Luiz agreeing personal terms with PSG and passing a medical," a statement read on Chelsea's official website.

Sources close to the talks have indicated that PSG are willing to pay close to £50m which would comfortably eclipse the 37m paid for Silva in 2012.

Negotiations between the two clubs have been taking place and PSG flew officials out to Brazil, where Luiz is preparing for the World Cup with teammates, to carry out the medical and complete the move.

With the Blues securing the services of captain John Terry for one more and French defender Kurt Zouma set to join this summer, it has been widely known that Luiz would be sold this summer.

Following the announcement of the agreement, Luiz took to Twitter, saying: "Thanks Chelsea for the three and half years of great partnership," Luiz said.

"I've made good friends, won many titles and those memories will last with me for ever.

"I'd like to thank my team mates, all staff and all supporters (my geezers).

"I'm leaving with great sadness but at the same time excited for the new challenge that lies ahead in this great club in a city that have always enchanted me.

"It's a new stage, new challenge and together we will go even further. Allez Paris!"

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