Friday, 13th December, 2013
Jose Mourinho has rejected calls that David Luiz will be switching clubs this winter despite apparent interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
Luiz was linked with Barcelona in the summer window but that was turned down by Mourinho, though the speculation has since resurfaced.
Luiz had been sidelined recently with a knee injury, but returned to action in the midweek Champions League game against Steaua Bucharest.
The Brazilian is reportedly interested in joining Barcelona this winter in a World Cup year but, when asked if he was leaving, Mourinho today told a press conference: "No.
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"His future is that he has a contract. He has a long term contract. There have been no contacts from other clubs or from his people or by himself.
"So in this moment, everything is clear. He is our player and we are so happy he is back.
"Especially because he's back in a moment where [Gary] Cahill is not playing. And we need him and John [Terry] to play this second match in a row."
Luiz has struggled to gain a regular starting berth this season and the injury then forced him to miss four Premier League games and the 1-0 defeat to Basel in late November.
Mourinho may be happy with his return to the pitch, but added: "It was the performance of a player who was playing after a long time.
"It was not the perfect performance but it was a good one. There were no problems. Being the first match, after being away from the team for so long and training with the team only two or three days before the game, I think he was ok."
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