US EditionFormer Arsenal and Chelsea Star David Luiz Completes Surprise Transfer to Champions League Club
CYPRUS, AUG 4 – David Luiz signed a two-year contract with Pafos FC after leaving Fortaleza, marking his return to European football where he made 350 appearances in top leagues, the club said.
- David Luiz, the 38-year-old Brazilian defender, signed a contract until 2027 with Cypriot First Division club Pafos FC in August 2025.
- He signed with Pafos just two days following his amicable departure from Brazilian club Fortaleza, where he had spent seven months after joining from Flamengo in 2021.
- Luiz has had a distinguished career including 57 caps for Brazil, winning the 2013 Confederations Cup, and major trophies with Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG, Benfica, and Brazilian clubs.
- Pafos FC, 2024/25 Cypriot league champions competing in UEFA Champions League qualifiers, called Luiz 'a true titan of modern football' and hailed the signing as historic for Cypriot football.
- Luiz’s arrival signals Pafos’ aim to strengthen for European competition as he returns to continental football after several years playing in Brazil.
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The Brazilian David Luiz turns his back on his home country and will play for Pafos FC from Cyprus in the future. The 38-year-old even beckons international football.
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David Luiz once played for international trophies and made a big coup with Chelsea. Now he is drawn to an unusual domicile for professional footballers.
David Luiz once played for international trophies and made a big coup with Chelsea. Now he is drawn to an unusual domicile for professional footballers.
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