Ex-Chelsea star David Luiz makes shock return to European football at 38 as he joins Champions League club on free transfer after terminating Fortaleza contract
August 3, 2025
Former Chelsea and Brazil defender David Luiz has made a shock return to European football with Champions League club Pafos FC in Cyprus. The defender left Europe in 2021 after spending two years at Arsenal. He took in spells with Brazilian clubs Flamengo and Fortaleza, but is now back in Europe at the age of 38.
Luiz returns to Europe after 2021Last played for Arsenal in EuropeJoined a Champions League clubÂ