The Stamford Bridge outfit had looked short at the back, but the return of the Brazilian means that they now have a squad capable of fulfilling the aims of manager Antonio Conte.
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It meant getting rid of its starting goalkeeper for the past six years as well as three other players who cost City a combined 95 million pounds ($125 million).
His acquisition was part of a busy deadline day for the Blues, who signed Marcos Alonso from Fiorentina and let Juan Cuadrado join Juventus on a three-year loan deal.
Koulibaly was one of the best defenders in Serie A last season and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was desperate to sign the Senegalese global.
Luiz won The FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League during his first spell at Chelsea and became a fan favourite for his sensational goals and infectious personality. The figures that have changed hands between Chelsea and PSG over the years for his services are testament to the Brazilian’s quality and versatility.
According to French sports daily L’Equipe, the Blues contacted the player’s advisers earlier this week to express an interest in signing the 21-year-old defender. I need to win again. I love this club, so that’s why I am here.
“Of course I want to win the Premier League, and of course I want to win all the titles again”, he told ChelseaTV.
“I’ve watch him pretty much every weekend since he joined PSG, I can hardly remember four games where he was actually good, or very good maybe”, Laurens said.
However, he was also prone to the odd howler and was widely seen as a weak link during his final few months at the club, meaning Chelsea fans may be anxious about his second coming.
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“Maybe the Sunderland fans don’t know me yet, but I promise that they will quickly discover that I will give everything for them and the club”. I can not wait to wear the shirt and play at Stamford Bridge again.
