Brazilian club Fortaleza have announced the signing of World Cup defender David Luiz, a former player for Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. He has signed a contract which will tie him to the club until December 2026, with an option for a further year.
David Luiz, who was a free agent after his departure from Flamengo, opted to join the Ceará-based team, overlooking offers from other Brazilian and international clubs, including Greece’s Olympiakos.
“I had other offers with significantly higher financial conditions, but I chose Fortaleza because I believe our project better corresponds to my professional aspirations and my life values,” said the club’s general director , Marcelo Paz, in a press release.
With this transfer, the 37-year-old defender concludes his adventure at Flamengo, where he spent the last three seasons, winning a Copa Libertadores and two Copa do Brasil titles.
Before his return to Brazil, Luiz enjoyed a 14-year career in European football, starting out at Benfica, where he was loaned out in 2007 before transferring permanently.
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-He then joined Chelsea, where he lifted the Champions League trophy in 2012, and also played for PSG and Arsenal during his time in Europe.
David Luiz represented Brazil at the 2014 World Cup and the 2015 Copa América.
He joins a Fortaleza side that has already confirmed five other reinforcements for the 2025 season, including defender Gastón Ávila, goalkeeper Brenno, left back Diogo Barbosa, midfielder Pol Fernández, and striker Dylan Borrero.
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