Official: David Luiz Signs

[David23Luiz 9]

Welcome to our forums mate and thanks for the useful information

Is it true Luiz can play on the right of defence as well? I've read some papers say so.

Those papers must be BS mate lol. In Benfica I've only seen David Luiz play as a central defender, left-back, and one time defensive midfielder. My recommendation is just play him in his natural center back position. Like I said in my previous post his much more comfortable and suited for that position.

[RX8 40]

Hello mates. First time posting here. I'll just say I'm a huge Benfiquista (Benfica fan) and I'm absolutely gutted to see David Luiz leave my club. I knew David Luiz's days at Benfica were numbered, but I would've preferred him to leave in the summer. Oh well at least Benfica got some nice cash for him. Anyways for those who don't know much about David Luiz here's a run down from a fan who's been watching him play the last four years... David Luiz is by no means overrated. I mean he won the best player in the Portuguese League last season, captained our side in a few games even though his still 23, and his been getting call-ups, as well as, starts for the Brazilian NT. Since his been in Benfica his always been a rock for us at the back. His really a strong, physical player who rarely misses a beat. He knows how to defend and position himself well at the back, his distribution from the back is good, and can pop in some goals here and there off a set piece. I would compare him to a Ricardo Carvalho little bit. I remember when he first signed with us and began playing a few games a lot of fans were saying his playing style is similar to R.Carvalho. You guys surely won't be disappointed. Just don't expect him to hit the ground running because as you know its always tough for a player to join a new team in a new country especially during the middle of the season. However, come to think of it he did join Benfica during the middle of the season in 2007 and adapted really quickly to the Portuguese game, but I feel he will need a bit more time with you guys because lets face it playing for a team like Chelsea in the best Football league in the world is real different then playing for Benfica in the Portuguese League. My only advice to you Chelsea fans is don't play him at left-back lol. Some reports say he can play on the left side when needed, but he will suck for you at that position. His better off and more comfortable as a central defender. With that said I wish nothing, but the best for my former hero. Enjoy him and hopefully once his contract runs out he'll come back to his true home

Forca David Luiz!!!

Welcome Friend.... Thanks for the resume... is nice to see Benfica Fan heading to Chelsea and speack about there big player...

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

Welcome to Stamford Bridge David Luiz!

[termninja 5,290]

Just to clear one thing, Luiz is a CB who can play as a LB, like a reverse Ivanovic. I don't think he can play as RB too well.

I just got up and I still can't believe last night!

[Fulham Broadway 16,998]

Hello mates. First time posting here. I'll just say I'm a huge Benfiquista (Benfica fan) and I'm absolutely gutted to see David Luiz leave my club. I knew David Luiz's days at Benfica were numbered, but I would've preferred him to leave in the summer. Oh well at least Benfica got some nice cash for him. Anyways for those who don't know much about David Luiz here's a run down from a fan who's been watching him play the last four years... David Luiz is by no means overrated. I mean he won the best player in the Portuguese League last season, captained our side in a few games even though his still 23, and his been getting call-ups, as well as, starts for the Brazilian NT. Since his been in Benfica his always been a rock for us at the back. His really a strong, physical player who rarely misses a beat. He knows how to defend and position himself well at the back, his distribution from the back is good, and can pop in some goals here and there off a set piece. I would compare him to a Ricardo Carvalho little bit. I remember when he first signed with us and began playing a few games a lot of fans were saying his playing style is similar to R.Carvalho. You guys surely won't be disappointed. Just don't expect him to hit the ground running because as you know its always tough for a player to join a new team in a new country especially during the middle of the season. However, come to think of it he did join Benfica during the middle of the season in 2007 and adapted really quickly to the Portuguese game, but I feel he will need a bit more time with you guys because lets face it playing for a team like Chelsea in the best Football league in the world is real different then playing for Benfica in the Portuguese League. My only advice to you Chelsea fans is don't play him at left-back lol. Some reports say he can play on the left side when needed, but he will suck for you at that position. His better off and more comfortable as a central defender. With that said I wish nothing, but the best for my former hero. Enjoy him and hopefully once his contract runs out he'll come back to his true home

Forca David Luiz!!!

Thanks for the info - and very gracious over the loss. If he comes back he'll come back even better !

[Slb1989 8]

Just to clear one thing, Luiz is a CB who can play as a LB, like a reverse Ivanovic. I don't think he can play as RB too well.

I just got up and I still can't believe last night!

he played one whole season with quique flores at LB and he was just a average player. last season he was CB again and played very well. of course you can put him as a LB or RB but like that you payed 25million for a average LB when he is a very good CB.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Andy Brassell explains why Luiz will be a hit

[Clevemayer 764]

Luiz, for me, is the far far better signing, OK Torres is a superb Striker on his prime but like we've often said, he is pretty injury prone, Luiz on the other hand did cost the half of him (25 Mio.) and is the most exciting defender prospect, may be in the whole world, if we could get ou're hands on Mats Hummels from Dotrmung we would've a wonderful CB-Pair for the future, very much like Terry and Riccy when they played together.

It has gone a bit under, after we've signed torres, but this delights me because we can see ivanovic moveing back on RB now, whilst luiz plays with terry and on the left side we've ash a wonderfull thinking... may be ash is a bit overplayed but with bertrand back, haveing played 140 Games of 1st Team football and the far better LB than PvA, another step in the right direction, I think this will be our feature backfour

Bane--------Luiz----Bruma(may be Hummels? )----Bertrand

absolutly delighted...

[Badboy 1,526]

Luiz has got to start he is just too good !

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Friends reunited

[Peace. 4,352]

Two days ago I was so angry toward Gourlay, I thought he was the biggest incompetent cunt in the english football.... But i gotta admit, yesterday he showed me wrong, and in a beautiful way ! He has made a great deal there !

Though, I still am a bit bitter toward him, about Wilkins

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

I have yet to see David Luiz play.

I think it will take him a while to adjust. (I remember when Vidic and Evra signed for Man Utd they were shit when they first came, both got roasted in the 3-1 loss to Man City)

I give him a while to get used to it, but I suppose whilst Alex is out he will slot into his spot with Ivanovic moving to Right Back.

Definitely looking forwards to seeing him play though

[Henrique 9,133]

Sturridge is number 23.

Not anymore.

[King11Didier 916]

Luiz can take 4.Or 13

[Duppy Conqueror 1,495]

Great signing for the future..can contribute this year but not expecting too much from him until next season..although we got good depth at the LB position he could play there too..perhaps also in the future we could play with a back three of from right to left Ivanovic, Alex ,Luiz with attacking wing backs.

he gives us good options at the back anyway and i see us getting back to having the best defense in England again now thanks to us signing him..

[Wilson 358]

When will he be in London and presented?

[pachman40 357]

Well, I'm putting an early request in to my wife for my b-day present, David Luiz jersey in Blue thank you very much. I hope he sticks with 23 to represent his Benfica ties, but if he gets 4 I'll be glad too. Either way, wrap it up with a big bow on it!!!!!

[Term-X 7,891]

Not anymore.

He's still a chelsea player, and the number isn't vacant.

Luiz is number 4 for Brazil, i don't see why he'd turn down a first team number anyway.

I hope he sticks with 23

Sturridge hasn't been sold, he's on loan.