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Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz ends transfer speculation as he signs a new long term contract with the club... after Steven Gerrard's side rebuffed Arsenal in their pursuits to sign the Brazilian on deadline day

Aston Villa have confirmed that they have signed Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz to a new long-term contract.

The 24-year-old had been the subject of heavy interest from Arsenal on deadline day in the last transfer window, with Villa rejecting two bids for the Brazilian international.

Despite interest from the current Premier League leaders, Luiz whose contract expired at the end of the season, has extended his contract at Villa Park.

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Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz has signed a new contract to extend his stay at Aston Villa