Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star David Luiz ‘locked in talks over transfer to European giants’ after leaving Brazilian side
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DAVID LUIZ is in talks to return to European football during the January transfer window. Luiz, 37, left the Premier League in 2021 after two years with Arsenal that took place after two stints with Chelsea. The versatile defender returned to his native Brazil as he signed with Flamengo and spent three years with the Rio de Janeiro giants.
![[David Luiz is holding talks regarding a move to Olympiacos, as per his agent]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/david-luiz-flamengo-controls-ball-954818157.jpg?strip=all&w=641)
The ex-Brazil international left the club last month and is currently a free agent. And Luiz's representative Julio Taran has confirmed he is in talks with Olympiacos. And the ex-Paris Saint-Germain star's representative stated that a deal with the reigning Europa Conference League winners is not unlikely.
![[Luiz stood out during two stints at Chelsea before joining Arsenal]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/arsenal-announced-signing-defender-david-512096623.jpg?strip=all&w=788)
Taran told Greek journalist Johnny Georgopoulos: "Yes, there are chances David Luiz will play for Olympiacos. We are in contact with the Greek club.". Luiz is also close friends with Olympiacos star Rodinei, with whom he played for a year at Flamengo until the full-back moved to Greece in 2022.
Taran even claimed that the right-back is "pushing" for a reunion with his former team-mate in Piraeus. He added: "Yes, this is among the reasons [Luiz's friendship with Rodinei]. "Rodinei is like family for David Luiz. Rodinei has spoken highly about David Luiz to Olympiacos management and is pushing for his arrival.".
