Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz signed a new contract with the Birmingham club just months after Arsenal tried to bring the midfielder to London.
Villa have announced that Luiz has signed a long-term contract, said to be a four-year deal, Fabrizio Romano reports.
Negotiations began just after the summer transfer window closed after Arsenal rejected three offers for the 24-year-old on deadline day.
The Birmingham club have labeled the Brazilian an untouchable and anyone looking to sign Luiz in the near future will likely have to pay a hefty sum to wean the midfielder away from their new long-term contact.
Official. Douglas Luiz has signed a new long-term contract with Aston Villa. ????? #AVFC
The deal was completed after deadline day negotiations with Arsenal collapsed on the clubs’ side; Villa considered DL untouchable. pic.twitter.com/wsv1Bt2Q6Y
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 14, 2022
More about Douglas Luis. He understands that the new agreement with Aston Villa will be valid until June 2026, four-year contract. ????? #AVFC
Negotiations began just after the end of the market, as Arsenal rejected three offers for Douglas on deadline day. pic.twitter.com/VtBofkfwIZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 14, 2022
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Arsenal were the main suitors for Luiz, with Villa turning down offers of £20m, £23m and £25m on deadline day, as reported by Sky Sports.
With Luiz’s original contract expiring at the end of the season, the Gunners were likely to make a move again in January, but this new deal could stop that.
The Brazilian has been at Villa Park since 2019 and has grown to become a key player in Steven Gerrard’s side.
Villa will be happy to have the 24-year-old tied up for a few more years and knows that if anyone wants the midfielder they will receive a lot of cash in return.
