The reaction to Jorginho's move to Arsenal has been as expected. After weeks of courting for the younger, more attractive model of midfielder in Moises Caicedo, to end up with a 31-year-old with six months left to run on a deal from a rival is underwhelming.
That's not an issue caused by the Italian himself though and must therefore be taken out of the equation when actually considering just what he will add to Mikel Arteta's side. Although it is a worthwhile point that the Spanish manager was working closely with Pep Guardiola when he came close to signing Jorginho in 2018, that was four-and-a-half years ago.
Jorginho has only gotten older and slower, which isn't a glamorous combination, but he still remains one of the masters of his art. With age comes experience and a honing of those skills. He has forever known his physical limitations and to be successful in England over five years despite those flaws is a testament to his ability.
