Jorginho: Arsenal sign Italian midfielder from Chelsea on deadline day after missing out on Moises Caicedo

Premier League leaders Arsenal have accomplished the deadline day signing of Italian worldwide Jorginho from London rivals Chelsea for a reported £12 million on an 18-month contract with the choice of an additional 12 months.

Within the build-up to deadline day, Arsenal had been repeatedly linked with signing a midfielder. Moises Caicedo was the title most prominently linked however Arsenal ultimately gave up on that deal resulting from Brighton’s reluctance to promote.

They as an alternative shifted their consideration to Jorginho, who was allowed to go away by Chelsea resulting from their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica.

Jorginho, 31, joined Chelsea in 2018 and was a part of the crew that received each the Champions League in 2021 and Europa League in 2019.

He additionally was a key cog within the Italy crew that triumphed at Euro 2020.

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Chelsea stated in a membership assertion: “A pleasant and humorous man off the pitch, Jorginho leaves Chelsea with 213 appearances to his title and 4 winners’ medals, none extra valuable than the 2021 Champions League success by which he performed a serious half. Good luck sooner or later, Jorgi!”