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'Messi is a nightmare, it is better not to play against him!’ - David Luiz explains Ligue 1 snub and Arsenal exit

The experienced Brazilian defender has become a free agent this summer, with an opportunity to return to France turned down

David Luiz remains a free agent after leaving Arsenal, with the Brazilian defender admitting to snubbing interest from Ligue 1 because "Lionel Messi is a nightmare" and it is "better not to play against him".

A six-time Ballon d'Or winner has made his way to France this summer, with an all-time great linking up with Paris Saint-Germain after seeing an iconic spell at Barcelona brought to a close.

Luiz has previously spent time at Parc des Princes, but he is in no rush to face them in 2021-22 and will continue to wait on enticing offers before committing to the next chapter in his career.