Chelsea defender David Luiz confesses he turned down transfer to Barcelona to stay in England

David Luiz is content at Chelsea. Source: Petr David Josek / AP

CHELSEA defender David Luiz claims he rejected the chance to join Barcelona during the just-closed transfer window. 

Barcelona made an offer for Brazil international Luiz earlier this summer as they looked to bring a new central defender to Camp Nou.

However, Chelsea rejected Barcelona's bid, feeling the offer came nowhere near their valuation of the 26-year-old.

Luiz claims he snubbed Barcelona's overtures as he is happy to stay at Stamford Bridge.
"There was an official offer, but I decided to stay at Chelsea," Luiz said.

"Barcelona sent Alves and Neymar to convince me to join them, but I was clear to them. I wanted Chelsea.
"I am happy to play for a big club and be in the national team to represent my country."