Defender David Luiz has informed Arsenal he will leave the club at the end of the season following talks with the north London club.
The 34-year-old joined the Gunners in the summer of 2019 from Chelsea after he fell out with Frank Lampard and was deemed surplus to requirements by his former teammate.
Defender David Luiz endured a difficult first season with Arsenal and looked certain to be heading for the exit door after an error-strewn performance against Manchester City culminated in a red card.
Mikel Arteta, however, launched a staunch defence of the former Brazil international and his faith was rewarded with several colossal displays en route to a memorable FA Cup triumph.
Defender David Luiz and Arsenal subsequently opted to trigger a 12-month extension clause and the former Benfica star has arguably been his side’s most consistent central defender this term.
Injuries, however, have prevented Luiz from playing a full role during the decisive period of the campaign.
Luiz underwent minor knee surgery last month which ruled him out of action for six weeks, before suffering a hamstring strain in his comeback appearance against Newcastle which prevented him from playing in the Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal.