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David Luiz admits he was upset by Blues fans 'not understanding' his decision to join Arsenal

David Luiz has admitted he had reservations about making the 'quick decision' to leave Chelsea for Arsenal on transfer deadline day in August.

The Brazilian's £8million move surprised supporters and divided opinion, but he felt compelled to take on a new challenge at the end of his Chelsea 'cycle'.

Luiz featured regularly under Maurizio Sarri, but new boss Frank Lampard arrived with a plan to promote more academy players to the first team, authorising the sale of the veteran defender hours before the window closed.

David Luiz says his 'respect and love for Chelsea has always been true' despite Arsenal move

The centre-back had won Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League trophies during his second spell at Chelsea, and Luiz has revealed he had doubts about repeating his success at Arsenal.