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David Luiz Says He Moved to Arsenal over China Because of 'Ambition'

David Luiz has revealed that ambition was the driving force behind his decision to move to Arsenal this summer.

The Brazilian joined the Gunners for £8 million in a deadline-day move rather than head to the Chinese Super League or remain at Chelsea in a back-up role.

Per Kieran Gill for the Daily Mail, he said:

"I am a guy with ambition and that is why I moved. I could choose a comfortable zone and get money and be cool and that is it.

"But I like a new challenge and new things in my life.