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Frank Lampard Denies David Luiz Rift Rumours Following Arsenal Transfer

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has denied reports there was a fallout between himself and David Luiz before the defender moved to Arsenal.

The Brazil centre-back made the surprise switch across the capital on Thursday, ending his second spell with the Stamford Bridge club.

There was speculation about a rift between Lampard and Luiz ahead of the move, but Lampard has said he and the player only held "honest conversations" about the future, per Nizaar Kinsella of Goal:

Nizaar Kinsella

Lampard on £8m Luiz sale: "We had some honest conversations over the last week and the conclusion of that was he is gone.