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David Luiz seemed on his way out of Chelsea having fallen out of favour with Antonio Conte last season after he criticised the Italian’s tactics following a heavy Champions League defeat at Roma.

The Brazilian has been ever present this season and started each of Chelsea’s five Premier League games so far, playing a key role in the our 100% start to the season.

Luiz has just under a year remaining on his current contract, and reports now claim Chelsea are willing to hand the 31-year-old Brazilian a new deal.

According to the Mirror, Chelsea are keen to secure the long-term future of the experienced centre half before the January transfer window opens.