Jorginho has added to extending the list of Chelsea players who have crossed over to Arsenal. Reportedly, the Gunners squad is happy with the arrival of the central midfielder.
Arsenal get Jorginho in Deadline Day January winter transfer window. Previously, Arsenal kept Moises Caicedo from Brighton, but they never got it.
Jorginho was bought by Arsenal from Chelsea for 12 million Pounds or the equivalent of Rp. 222 billion. The 31-year-old player is contracted for two years.
Reported from Mirror, Jorginho has strengthened Chelsea since 2018. Jorginho also knows very well how rivalry Chelsea and Arsenal are as fellow London clubs.
In the 2019 Europa League yesterday, Jorginho was part of the Blues who won 4-1 over Arsenal in the top match. Jorginho also has a collection of one goal against Arsenal.
Jorginho celebrating his goal against Arsenal (Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) |
News from reliable sources, the Arsenal squad are actually happy to welcome Jorginho. It is believed that the player who will wear the jersey number 20 will be additional ammunition to compete for the title.
Moreover, manager Mikel Arteta was also amazed by Jorginho. If the ‘boss’ is happy, the ‘subordinates’ are usually happy too.
“Jorginho is a midfielder who has intelligence, deep leadership skills and a wealth of experience in the Premier League and internationally,” Arteta said as quoted by the club’s official website.
“Jorginho has won in his career, but he still has that hunger and a great desire to contribute.”
“We are very pleased to sign Jorginho and welcome him and his family to the club,” said Arteta.
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