David Luiz's agent Kia Joorabchian has revealed that the defender's contract situation at Arsenal "will be resolved this week".

The Brazilian centre-back had a nightmare performance from the bench on the Gunners' return to Premier League action against Manchester City on Wednesday, giving away a cheap goal before conceding a penalty and getting himself sent off.

Speaking after the match, the 33-year-old suggested that uncertainty over his future at the Emirates Stadium could have been to blame for his error-strewn display.

Luiz is due to be out of contract at the end of the month and fresh terms have yet to be agreed, but Joorabchian believes that an announcement will be made one way or another in the coming days.

"The situation from Arsenal's point of view will be resolved this week," Joorabchian told talkSPORT. "Not just David Luiz's situation. There are several issues within the whole structure that will be resolved.

"The contract situation has dragged on not because of the will of David or Arsenal to finalise but really the situation that has occurred with the pandemic... the situation from Arsenal's point of view will be resolved this week."

Luiz has made 33 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions since joining from London rivals Chelsea last summer in a reported £8m deal.