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title: "David Luiz reportedly keen for Laurent Blanc to join Chelsea"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-06-05T18:25:44Z"
modified: "2018-06-05T18:25:44Z"
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# David Luiz reportedly keen for Laurent Blanc to join Chelsea

According to a report from the [Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/06/05/decision-antonio-contes-chelsea-future-delayed-real-madrid-vacancy/), Chelsea defender David Luiz is hopeful that the club opt to replace Antonio Conte with Laurent Blanc.

The Blues are actively searching for a new manager ahead of next season, with the club’s hierarchy having grown frustrated by Conte’s shortcomings in recent times.

Maurizio Sarri was targeted following his dismissal from Napoli but it appears as though this deal will be difficult to close. Therefore, Chelsea have identified former PSG chief Blanc as a ‘Plan B’, with a deal for the Frenchman seemingly the more feasible option.

![Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/514538278.jpg)

Luiz worked under Blanc during his time at PSG and if the Telegraph are to be believed, the Brazilian is more than open to the prospect of playing under him again.

Conte’s frosty relationship with Luiz has been well documented over recent times and it seems the defender’s future at Chelsea is in doubt as long as the Italian is at the helm.

However, with a manager such as Blanc in charge, it seems Luiz’s position at Chelsea could be rather more secure.