Third for the Ballon d’Or in 2021, Jorginho will leave Chelsea to join Arsenal.
A new reinforcement for Arsenal! After the arrivals of Leandro Trossard (attacking midfielder, €24m) and Jakub Kiwior (defender, €25m), the Gunners will complete their transfer window with the transfer of Jorginho.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italian international will leave Chelsea for Arsenal, against just over 13.5 million euros. Jorginho will thus change air, he who arrived at the Blues in 2018, where he was a regular starter, again this season (18 Premier League matches, including 15 as a starter).
Jorginho to Arsenal, here we go! Deal agreed on £12m fee, Chelsea accept conditions and documents are being prepared 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC
Personal terms agreed, contract until 2024 with option further year.
First contact revealed yesterday night — medical booked.
Arteta, key factor. pic.twitter.com/JHm1rMTzxw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023
With the arrival of the third of the Ballon d’Or 2021, Arsenal and Mikel Arteta offer themselves a reinforcement of experience for the race for the title. The former Napoli player (31) will sign until 2024, with an option for an additional season.