Chelsea will pocket £50m for LuizParis Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of Chelsea defender David Luiz for a world record £50m deal.
The Brazilian signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 champions to become the most expensive defender of all time.
Luiz said: "Right from the very first contact I had with Paris Saint-Germain, I was very happy.
"It's big club with a great history and a huge project. It has fantastic facilities and a lot of supporters.
"It's a new step in my life and I'm impatient to play for Paris and show what I can do.
"I also can't wait to play with my new teammates, the Brazilians, of course, but also everybody else."
The flamboyant centre-back, who can also operate in midfield, was part of the Brazil side that beat Croatia 3-1 in the opening game of the World Cup on Thursday.
Luiz leaves the Blues after three-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge, having signed from Benfica for around £22m in January 2011.
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