He claims there is a very high chance that David Luiz will remain at Arsenal beyond the current campaign, despite his deal running to an end this summer.
The Brazilian centre back joined Arsenal from Chelsea last summer on a one-year deal, with an option to extend his contract by a further year.
'He's very happy at Arsenal,' Joorabchian told Sky Sports News. 'He has an extremely good relationship with both the coach and the sporting director. He has good relationships all throughout the club, right up to the owner. He respects everybody.
'Arsenal had an option, which expired. We also had a pandemic [coronavirus]. So the option expired in the middle of the pandemic. We are all very aware of that situation and we are all trying, very slowly, to get back to this "new normal".
'These contract situations, these renewals, if he stays or if he goes... will all sort themselves out when we get back to some kind of "new normal".
'David will sit down with Arsenal before the season begins, have his conversations and they will both decide if he will stay or not.
'That will come before the season starts. The chances are very high [of Luiz being at Arsenal next season]. There is no desire to leave.'
Weeks ago,the former Paris Saint Germain defender revealed his intention to return to his former club, Benfica where he started his career in Europe.
Arsenal will face Manchester City in their outstanding fixture on June 17 as the league restarts this month.
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