Jorginho has insisted that he's happy at Chelsea despite an increasingly uncertain future. The 30-year-old was heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge in the summer as he entered the final year of his deal at Stamford Bridge.
The Italy international will be eligible to begin pre-contract talks with foreign clubs in January over a free transfer in the summer if he fails to pen an extension with the Blues. And, according to the Evening Standard, Barcelona are weighing up a move for the midfielder.
Despite the doubt that's casted over his future at the club, Jorginho has insisted that he's enjoying his time in west London. Speaking to The 5th Stand, he said: "I'm very happy at the moment we’re all very focused on what we need to do.
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"I’m enjoying life here. I’m enjoying working with everyone and I think everybody says the same thing. It’s enjoyable to be at Chelsea."
Last month, Jorginho's agent - Joao Santos - revealed that his client is set to prioritise penning a new long-term deal at the club. Speaking to Tuttomercatoweb, Santos said: "We are due in June. We prioritise Chelsea and we are moving towards it. Another priority for Jorginho is to do well with the national team."
The Italian's agent was spotted in Barcelona earlier this year, fuelling speculation that a move to the Camp Nou would be on the cards. Prior to the Spanish giants' interest, Jorginho was heavily linked with a move to Juventus.
But, a move collapsed and Chelsea have since counted their lucky stars amid the waves of injuries. N'Golo Kante, who also sees his deal at Stamford Bridge expire in the summer, is said to be out until 2023.
In October, the Blues announced that the 31-year-old midfielder has undergone surgery on his hamstring after specialist guidance and is expected to miss the World Cup. The France international hasn't played since August 14 after leaving the pitch with a hamstring injury against Tottenham.
With Kante yet to feature for Graham Potter, doubt has been cast over his future too. Availability can often be the best trait in a player...
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