David Luiz is “very lucky” to have given another year at Arsenal, says Martin Keown, with the decision to extend the Brazilian’s deal considered to have put Mikel Arteta under unnecessary pressure.
The Gunners have opted to trigger a clause with a 33-year-old defender that will see him remain in north London for another 12 months.
Many had expected those at Emirates Stadium to snub the option of an extended stay for Luiz, with the South American having struggled for consistency across an error-strewn campaign in 2019-20.
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The former Chelsea star is, however, a proven performer at the highest level and the kind of character who can have a positive impact on those around him.