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David Luiz 'took a risk and a pay cut' to return to Chelsea

The Blues defender says he was happy to return to Stamford Bridge because he doesn't "like the easy life" but is happy with his decision

David Luiz has revealed he took a pay cut to leave Paris Saint-Germain and return to Chelsea for a second spell at the club.

Eyebrows were raised when Antonio Conte brought the Brazilian defender back to Stamford Bridge on transfer deadline day in August 2016.

But the 30-year-old thrived in the Italian's new look back three system, playing a key role as Chelsea romped to the Premier League title.

David Luiz Chelsea 2017
David Luiz Chelsea Premier League

Luiz could claim the double in Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal, but the centre-back accepts it was a "risk" to go back to Chelsea after a period of domestic dominance in Ligue 1 with PSG.