Luiz signs one-year extension at Arsenal, Mari and Soares staying

Arsenal defender David Luiz, who was despatched off in opposition to Manchester City final week, has signed a one-year contract extension, the Premier League membership mentioned on Wednesday. The Gunners mentioned defenders Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares would even be staying past this season on everlasting contracts after mortgage offers from Flamengo and Southampton respectively.

Midfielder Dani Ceballos has prolonged his mortgage from Real Madrid to the top of the present marketing campaign.

“I am really happy that we will have these players in our squad for the future,” mentioned Arsenal’s technical director Edu.

“They have been part of the long-term technical plan (manager) Mikel (Arteta) and I have developed. They bring the right balance to our squad.”

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Edu mentioned his Brazilian compatriot Luiz, 33, was a key participant for the north London membership.

“He has played most of our matches this season and has been important for the team. His passing, his communication with the team on and off the pitch. He helps everyone,” he mentioned.

Luiz’s contract would in any other case have run out on the finish of the month.

Spanish centre-back Mari, who was injured in opposition to Manchester City, and Portugal proper again Soares will full their formal strikes as soon as the switch window opens in July.

“Since Mikel arrived here he was asking for a central defender who was left-footed. We were really pleased with Pablo — his behaviour, the way he is training, his mentality and his quality,” mentioned Edu.

“Cedric is also going to be an important player. He has been unlucky with the injuries but he is close to being ready and gives us more strength in the right back position.”