I will always miss Benfica, says David Luiz – Primeira Liga news
Brazilian International, David Luiz, claims that he will always miss his old club, Benfica. The defender signed for Chelsea in January this year but insists that he will never forget his time at Estadio da Luz.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Luiz-c10542, 24, has become one of the English Premier League’s best defenders ever since his move from Portugal in January. Although criticized for his performances lately, the Selecao International has generally made a good impression at Stamford Bridge
and remains one of the club’s most prized assets.
Starting his career with Vitoria, Luiz signed for Benfica in 2007 and began his ascendancy in Europe. Although a peripheral figure at the helm during his initial years, he grew into his surroundings in Lisbon and formed a strong partnership with Luisao at
the back.
He cemented his place as one of the best in the game during the 2009/2010 season, during which the centre-back appeared almost 49 times and even managed to score thrice.
His displays did not go unnoticed on the continent and a plethora of sides registered an interest in acquiring his services. However Premiership giants, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786, were the ones who landed his signature in a whopping €25 million deal.
Now playing amongst the biggest names in Football, one would expect Luiz to have forgotten his humble beginnings in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-c29431 man reiterates that he will always remember his days at the Stadium of Light and
will never forget them.
Speaking to reporters in an interview, the defender said that he always missed his old club and also kept in touch with his former teammates, as he held them in special regard.
“Yes, I will always miss them. I have great affection for the club, the fans and the city. I keep in touch with them all, because I love them all,” he said.
He also added that he rooted for the Eagles and wished them good luck in their future endeavors.
“Yes, I follow them. I always cheer for the victories of Benfica and those who love the club. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Good-Luck-c39444 forever,” David Luiz was quoted as saying.
With Benfica hosting Sporting Lisbon on the 27th of November, they will need all the luck they can get and fortunately for them, their ex-player has wished them well in the derby and in their future aspirations.
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