Former Brazil centre half David Luiz has joined Rio de Janeiro side Flamengo, the club announced on Saturday. Luiz, who was capped 57 times by Brazil, was without a club after leaving Arsenal in July.

Defender David Luiz joins Brazilian club Flamengo

Arsenal defender David Luiz will be out of action for quite a while after sustaining a knee injury that will require surgery, manager Mikel Arteta said. ALSO READ: Aubameyang's patchy form not linked to new contract, says Arsenal's Arteta "There are a few possibilities - being a little bit more conservative on the treatment, or having to go through surgery," Arteta said.

'He will be out for few weeks at least': Mikel Arteta on David Luiz's knee injury

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was furious after a clash between teammates in training was reported by the media in a detailed manner. Arteta was concerned about how the story was leaked.

Leaked reports of Arsenal's training ground bust-up leaves Mikel Arteta furious

Brazilian defender David Luiz has signed a new one-year contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Arsenal, who are struggling on the fitness and form front, will look to have an inspired show from the veteran defender after a horror show against Man City where he was sent off.

Premier League: David Luiz signs Arsenal contract extension

David Luiz has taken the blame for Arsenal's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, but insists he wants to extend his contract at the club. Luiz produced a catalogue of errors in a torrid 25-minute cameo appearance as 10-man Arsenal suffered a heavy loss at City on the Premier League's return.

David Luiz takes blame after Manchester City defeats Arsenal

Arsenal drew with Chelsea after a dramatic end to the match at Stamford Bridge. It was anyone's game till the last whistle blew. Chelsea failed to capitalize after the Gunners lost their star defender David Luiz in the 26th minute.

Premier League: English derby ends in draw, David Luiz sees red

Defender David Luiz said he decided to move from Chelsea to Premier League rivals Arsenal for a different challenge after an "honest conversation" with manager Frank Lampard about the Stamford Bridge club's new direction.

Moved to Arsenal to experience new challenge, says David Luiz

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri, whose future at Stamford Bridge is in question, stomped away from a training session before Wednesday's Europa League final, visibly angry as he threw his hat to the ground and kicked it.

Watch: Angry Sarri leaves training session on eve of Europa League final

Chelsea defender David Luiz has signed a two-year contract extension until 2021, the Premier League club announced on Friday. Brazil international Luiz has made 48 appearances across all competitions this season, helping the London club secure a top-four finish and reach the Europa League final where they face London rivals Arsenal.

Brazilian defender David Luiz extends Chelsea deal by two years

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