Arsenal fans have reacted with fury after the news that David Luiz has been handed a new contract.
There is considerable anger among the fan base that Luiz has been rewarded with a new deal despite his calamitous return to action this week.
Taking to Twitter, Gunners fans vented their fury on Wednesday morning, with one writing ‘Championship here we come’, with a fellow supporter replying: ‘At least we’ll win the league there.’
He came off the bench against Man City, made a mistake for the first goal then gave away a penalty and was sent off for the second, meaning he then missed the club’s next game – which they lost away at Brighton.
Three players other players – Luiz, Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares – have also been handed new contracts beyond the current campaign, while loanee Dani Ceballos has extended his deal until the end of the season.
Mari is out injured until November and Soares is also sidelined and has not played a game since joining from Southampton on loan.
Despite the fans’ fury, technical director Edu was full of praise in his comments on the club’s website.
Alongside the announcement of the four new contracts, he said: ‘I am really happy that we will have these players in our squad for the future. They have been part of the long-term technical plan Mikel and I have developed. They bring the right balance to our squad.
‘David is a really important player for us. He has played most of our matches this season and has been important for the team. His passing, his communication with the team on and off the pitch. He helps everyone.
Arsenal currently sit 10th in the Premier League table and face Southampton away next up on Thursday evening.
Credit: dailymail.co.uk
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