David Luiz had looked down and out in his Chelsea career under Antonio Conte, who left him out for four months at the end of last season, but Maurizio Sarri's arrival has revitalised him, and it is clear that this Italian coach wants the defender to stay at Stamford Bridge.
Discussions over a new contract are ongoing and there was a meeting to try to reach a resolution on the 32-year-old's future last week, as the club look to keep hold of the Brazilian while at the same time adhering to their policy of only offering thirty-something players annual rolling contracts.