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Ex-Chelsea star David Luiz makes shock return to European football at 38 as he joins Champions League club on free transfer after terminating Fortaleza contract

Former Chelsea and Brazil star David Luiz has made a shock return to European football with Champions League club Pafos FC in Cyprus. The defender left Europe in 2021 after spending two years at Arsenal. He took in spells with Brazilian clubs Flamengo and Fortaleza, but is now back in Europe at the age of 38.

Fluminense enter Richarlison race! Brazilian club join Palmeiras in chase for Spurs striker who could cost £55m after Europa League victory

Fluminense have entered the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison, joining Palmeiras in pursuit of the Brazil international. With Spurs demanding around £55 million ($74m), both clubs are weighing complex financial structures to land the forward. Richarlison is under contract until 2027, but his emotional ties to Fluminense could prove pivotal in any transfer.