One of the most public and drawn out transfer sagas of the window has seemingly come to a close, and it looks like we won’t be welcoming David Luiz to Stamford Bridge.
After weeks of complex haggling and bartering, our efforts appear to have been squandered at the final hurdle.
Despite agreeing personal terms with David Luiz and acquiring a work permit for the player, Benfica’s insistence on being paid the bulk of the transfer fee up front has proven to be a stumbling block.
Benfica today released an official statement that read: ‘Negotiations between Benfica and Chelsea FC, with a view to the possible transfer of David Luiz, were concluded today without the parties having reached an agreement.
‘Contrary to reports, David Luiz never tried to force his way out of the club and is a model professional.’
With the transfer window coming to a close in just a few days time, Carlo Ancelotti will have a frantic task on his hands if he intends on trying to sign another central defender.
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