New contract for David Luiz is the first of several bad decisions Chelsea will be forced to make

[James 5,224]

The Evening Standard has today pretty much confirmed that David Luiz will be getting a new contract this summer. That’s an easy decision for the board to make at this stage. The Brazilian is out of contract in the summer, and as it stands will be able to walk away from Chelsea, with the club […]

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[Vesper 29,232]

We so so need the CAS deferral appeal to work. I cannot take watching Luiz trot out as as a starter for 2 or 3 more years. Same for Willian (who walks on a free in 2020 if he doesn't get a multi-year contract as well, which if we give in to Luiz, he will have big leverage to demand)

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

I don't see why giving him a 1 year extension is a bad decision. He has his flaws and is far from a world-class defender now but he surely  has earned the extension, is vital for how the team plays as he is the only accurate long-range passer in the team. Even without the deferral we are short of CBs and it would have been unwise to let him go. 

[Blue Gee 0]

Great decision. Characters, leaders and dressing room generals are hard to come by, and, he still has enough left in the tank to produce at least another good season.

[Vesper 29,232]

1 hour ago, Magic Lamps said:

I don't see why giving him a 1 year extension is a bad decision. He has his flaws and is far from a world-class defender now but he surely  has earned the extension, is vital for how the team plays as he is the only accurate long-range passer in the team. Even without the deferral we are short of CBs and it would have been unwise to let him go. 

No, he is going to be given a 3 year or so extension, or he walks.

I have ZERO issues with a 1 year extension, but 3? Hell no