David Luiz has revealed that differences with Chelsea boss Frank Lampard were why he left Stamford Bridge in the summer to move across London to Arsenal.
The Brazil international sealed an £8m move to the Gunners after Lampard's return to Chelsea , crossing the divide in order to represent Unai Emery's side.
Since then, he has become a mainstay in Arsenal's defence this season and scored his first goal for the North London side in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth.
And, while he still has a soft spot for Chelsea after two spells with the club, he has revealed he 'didn't think twice' about leaving for rivals Arsenal.
“I always liked Chelsea, no doubt. I saw a possibility of writing a new story in a new place, but I am forever grateful to Chelsea, to all people, to friendships that are for life," Luiz told TalkSport .
“It was an individual decision made through honest conversation – between me and Frank Lampard , no one else.
“We had a different idea of the future of the game and that’s why I chose to take a new path.
“It’s always very difficult because of the rivalry, but I made the decision to leave Chelsea even before receiving Arsenal’s bid.
“As soon as I decided to leave Chelsea – after a few days – Arsenal’s proposal came, and as it was another great club, I didn’t think twice.”
