Arsenal completed a £12million transfer swoop for Jorginho in January as the Italy international left Chelsea after spending five years at Stamford Bridge. Mikel Arteta was keen on adding a new central midfielder to his squad to bolster his options as the Gunners continue their Premier League title challenge.
Moises Caicedo was a top target for the league leaders but after having two bids rejected by Brighton, the club turned their attention to Jorginho instead. The 31-year-old had just six months left on his contract when Arsenal made a move for him last month, whilst the Blues' signing of Enzo Fernandez replaced Jorginho in Graham Potter's squad.
The Italian midfielder has proved to be a crucial signing for Arteta already after Thomas Partey's recent injury, with the January signing playing a key role in helping Arsenal return to the top of the table with a 4-2 win against Aston Villa last weekend. Chelsea are continuing to struggle down in 10th with Jorginho now revealing why he was happy to leave the west London club.
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