Arsenal defender David Luiz, who was sent off against Manchester City last week, has signed a one-year contract extension, the Premier League club said Wednesday.
The Gunners said defenders Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares would also be staying beyond this season on permanent contracts after loan deals from Flamengo and Southampton respectively.
Midfielder Dani Ceballos has extended his loan from Real Madrid to the end of the current campaign
Arsenal technical director Edu said his Brazilian compatriot Luiz, 33, was a key player for the north London club.
Luiz’s contract would otherwise have run out at the end of the month.
Spanish centre-back Mari, who was injured against City, and Portugal right back Soares will complete their formal moves once the transfer window opens in July.
