'I had to return to Chelsea after breaking my promise – but I don't regret leaving'A former Chelsea star has discussed his reasons for leaving and rejoining the BluesView 2 Images David Luiz had no regrets about leaving but later returned to Stamford Bridge (Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)David Luiz rejoined Chelsea after breaking a vow to the club during his time at Paris Saint-Germain. Luiz initially signed from Benfica in January 2011 and quickly became a fan favourite as he helped guide Chelsea to FA Cup, Europa League and Champions League glory. The iconic centre-back crossed paths with his former club in the Champions League round of 16 during his debut season. And in his first season back with the Blues, the new £34m centre-back fulfilled his ambition of winning the Premier League as Antonio Conte's side marched to the title. "Winning the Premier League has always been an obsession of mine.
Source: Daily Mirror March 11, 2026 12:28 UTC