Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has signed a brand new ‘long-term’ contract after Arsenal didn’t signal him from their rivals on deadline day.
Luiz has gained admirers over the previous couple of seasons as he has been a key determine for Aston Villa.
The Brazil worldwide was unable to ascertain himself at Man Metropolis however he’s on monitor to place that disappointment proper as he’s having fun with a fruitful profession.
Given his kind for Villa, it was solely a matter of time earlier than greater golf equipment took a have a look at him.
That occurred in the course of the summer season as Arsenal tried to recruit him within the latter levels of the switch window.
The Gunners have been linked with a number of midfielders in the summertime however their want for a brand new addition elevated when Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny suffered accidents.
They noticed a chance for a discount in Luiz as his contract at Aston Villa was initially because of expire in 2023.
Arsenal had bids rejected for the defensive midfielder on deadline day. It has been reported that the Gunners have been planning to return in for Luiz in January.
Villans boss Steven Gerrard said final month that they’re eager for him to stay on the membership past 2023.
“No information by way of him extending his keep right here, in order that scenario hasn’t modified, however what I’d say is that he’s very centered and has educated nicely,” Gerrard stated.
“Am I stunned by the hypothesis? No, as a result of now we have bought a younger Brazilian participant who’s a unbelievable expertise, so I count on to be requested this query lots because the season progresses.
“We would like him to remain right here, the homeowners have been very sturdy in maintaining him right here.
“We didn’t clearly need to lose him on the ultimate day and he has carried out very nicely since and he has educated very nicely and he is able to go on the weekend.”
Villa have gotten their want because it was confirmed on Friday afternoon that Luiz has now penned a contract extension.
Luiz insisted after this announcement that he’s “so completely happy” to be at Aston Villa:
“I’m so completely happy,” Luiz stated.
“I’m so completely happy on this membership and I like this membership. I like the individuals right here, the workers and the gamers.
“I’m so snug right here and I’m so completely happy.”
He added: “I like this membership. This membership opened the door for me after I got here to England to play within the Premier League.
“I’m so completely happy as a result of I’m staying right here and my selection is right here.”
Villa haven’t revealed the size of the contract, however Fabrizio Romano is reporting that his extension is until 2026.
He has added that negotiations between Luiz and Villa began when the summer season switch closed.
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