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David Luiz has improved his skills after his two-year spell at PSG, says Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi

Luiz rejoined with Chelsea in a £32million move on transfer deadline day and will look to help Chelsea finish top four

CHELSEA midfielder Mikel John Obi thinks David Luiz is a better player than ever before after his spell in Paris.

Luiz, 29, rejoined with the Blues in a shock £32million move on transfer deadline day.

 David Luiz sat on the bench in his first game back for Chelsea
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David Luiz sat on the bench in his first game back for ChelseaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

And former, but now again, team-mate Mikel praised the Brazilian defender's skills have improved with his two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain.

Mikel told Goal.com: "I think we will see a much better David Luiz. He is coming into the team to help.

"He’s a great player, uses both feet and a great defender, so I think he has gone to PSG and improved his game quite a lot.

 Luiz conceded a penalty in his Paris SG last game
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Luiz conceded a penalty in his Paris SG last gameCredit: Getty Images

Mikel made good friend with Luiz during the Brazilian's first spell at Stamford Bridge.

And the pair are the only players left that were involved in Chelsea's first Champions League trophy when they beat Bayern Munich on penalties in 2012.

"I see him walking around Cobham and for me he looks like someone who just went away on holiday and came back.

"He is an interesting guy to be around in the dressing room.

"David is the funny one. Nobody is relaxed when he is around because he either jumps on you or surprises you.

 Luiz takes a selfie with a young fan ahead of Swansea game
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Luiz takes a selfie with a young fan ahead of Swansea gameCredit: Getty Images

"And now he speaks French, all you can hear is David speaking French, showing off to everyone that he is speaking French, so it is lovely to have him back."

Luiz featured on the bench in a 2-2 draw against Swansea and is yet to start a game.

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