David Luiz has firmly established himself as a starter at Stamford Bridge in a matter of weeks, and looks likely to become one of the best January buys the club has ever made.
His ability and demeanour on the pitch, not to mention his eccentric hairstyle, have all served to endear him to the Chelsea faithful.
Speaking through a translator, Luiz has today emphasized his desire for success at SW6, simultaneously praising the calibre of his new club and the calibre of the premier league as a whole.
‘I`ve joined a big club like Chelsea to win trophies and to continue improving as a player.
‘The Premier League is the best league in the world, so I feel lucky that I have been given the opportunity to come and play here.
‘I could have joined other clubs, but Chelsea match my own ambitions.
‘They were always my first choice once I knew of their interest.
‘From that moment I wanted to come here.
‘They want success as much as I do, and they have some great players here.
‘Great players make you a better player, and there was also the attraction of playing against some of the best players in football.’
His energetic and aggressive performances have characterized his explosive arrival at the club, but off the pitch Luiz insists that he’s a laid back character.
‘When I pull on the shirt and play my personality completely changes, I am very competitive and very tough.
‘I will fight for the cause and give everything I have, and sometimes I realise that I have to calm down for my own good.
‘But away from football I couldn`t be more different.
‘I`m a very quiet guy and the simple things in life please me.
‘I like to stay at home, talk to my family back home and generally take it easy.’
He also remarked on the English weather, saying; ‘In Brazil the sun is always shining.
‘In England they enjoy colder weather and plenty of rain.
‘My family think I`m mad. They would never consider coming here because of the climate.’
Like his team mate John Terry Luiz initially plied his trade in midfield, and says he is more than ready to play wherever he is asked to.
‘I am at my most comfortable when I`m playing in the centre of defence.
‘But I can also adapt to a number of positions including midfield.
‘My only aim is to help the team, so I am happy to play where I`m asked.
‘As long as I`m playing, I will always play with a smile on my face.’
And that’s the sort of attitude that will have Stamford Bridge brimming with wigs in no time!
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