Tuesday, 19 January 2016



David Luiz urges Diego Costa to leave Chelsea for PSG



Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz is eager to see Diego Costa follow in his footsteps.
Just more than two years removed from his exit from Stamford Bridge, the Brazilian international offered Costa an escape from Chelsea and says the forward would be more than welcome at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
"Diego is one of the most clinical strikers in Europe, he would be a welcome addition to any team," Luiz said on Monday. "I think PSG have made their intent clear over the last three or four seasons, that we only add the best players.
"If Diego decides he has had enough of England and wants a new challenge, of course he would be welcome here."
It's somewhat of a surprising gesture from Luiz considering the pair have clashed on the pitch in the past, including last season's Round of 16 in the Champions League where Costa appeared to headbutt the PSG centre-back.
Luiz, however, is willing to look beyond past incidents and insisted Costa is a completely different person off the pitch.
"Diego and myself have had our clashes on the field, but you must understand there are two Diegos," he said.
"On the field he is physical, he is confrontational, he will get in your face, that is part of his game.
"Off the field he is a good friend, one of the nicest guys you can meet, somebody I would go to dinner with."
Luiz's comments come after Costa's struggles to replicate last season's form. He's also been widely criticised for his suspected role in Jose Mourinho's dismissal.

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