The Brazilian’s switch across London brings to an end a Chelsea career spanning seven seasons across two separate spells, a period in which he won six major honours.

David Luiz first became a Chelsea player in January 2011, joining from Benfica on transfer deadline day.

His Blues debut came as a late substitute at home to Liverpool, before his first start eight days later in a goalless draw at Fulham.

His first full campaign, the 2011/12 season, is one that will live long in the memory of all Chelsea supporters, and David Luiz more than played his part. Roberto Di Matteo was now at the helm and, in one of the Italian's first matches in charge, David Luiz was outstanding alongside John Terry as we overturned a 3-1 first-leg deficit against Napoli to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Unfortunately, he picked up an injury in our 5-1 FA Cup semi-final win against Tottenham Hotspur which ruled him out of the domestic final against Liverpool, as well as both legs of our Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

However, following an intense rehabilitation programme he was passed fit to play in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich and came through the entire 120 minutes, with the Blues under pressure for long spells. He went on to score in the penalty shoot-out as we lifted the trophy for the first time in our history.