Jorginho

Arsenal are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in a £12 million deal ahead of the January transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN.

We welcome Jorginho to Arsenal." [chasing a deal](/soccer-transfers/story/4863182/caicedo-given-break-as-brighton-insist-midfielder-wont-leave-sources) for Brighton midfielder [Moises Caicedo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/289877/Moisés-Caicedo) but have landed on Jorginho, 31, in the final days of the transfer window. [Arsenal](/soccer/team?id=359) have completed the signing of midfielder [Jorginho](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233721/Jorginho) from Premier League rivals [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363), it was announced on Tuesday.

Arsenal focused a lot of their attention on attempting to get Caicedo, but their most recent bid of £70 million for the Ecuadorian midfielder was rejected.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). During Arsenal's FA Cup fourth-round loss to Manchester City, [Partey](/topic/partey)suffered a minor injury. Hakim Ziyech is about to complete a loan deal with Paris Saint-Germain. Chelsea will be compensated for a player who may be allowed to depart for free in the summer by spending more than £100 million to sign Enzo Fernández from Benfica. [Arteta](/topic/arteta)has chosen to go for Jorginho in order to bolster the midfield after [Mohamed Elneny](/topic/mohamed-elneny)was forced to miss time with a knee injury. The price is a guaranteed £10 million plus further payments.

JORGINHO has been denied giving his Chelsea team-mates a farewell as he closes in on a shock move to Arsenal.The Italian, 31, is set to join the Gunne.

[Jorginho ](https://www.the-sun.com/who/jorginho/)is braced to leave West London having made 213 appearances, with a Europa League winners medal also to his name. [Chelsea ](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/606/chelsea/)look set to finally get a deal over the line just hours before the January transfer deadline. [sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7267843/chelsea-transfer-news-enzo-fernandez-plane/) [ agreed a surprise £12million deadline day deal.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7268186/arsenal-edu-campaign-jorginho-transfer-midfield-xhaka/) [Chelsea](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/606/chelsea/) have a day off today, meaning the 2021 Champions League winner will not get to say his goodbyes. [is set to join the Gunners ](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7267528/arsenal-transfer-chelsea-jorginho-moises-caicedo/)as the Premier League leaders complete their search for a midfielder.

Arsenal and Chelsea have agreed a deal for Jorginho worth £12million ($14.8m). The 31-year-old is expected at Arsenal's training ground today, ...

They turned to Jorginho, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires in the summer. [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) and [Europa League](https://theathletic.com/football/europa-league/) with Chelsea, while he also won the [European Championship](https://theathletic.com/football/european-championship/) with [Italy](https://theathletic.com/football/team/italy/) in 2020. The Premier League leaders are very light on cover for first-choice holding midfielder The deal is still subject to a medical. [Thomas Partey](https://theathletic.com/football/player/thomas-partey-WvYPPsYnodFQ5XO1/), with [Mohamed Elneny](https://theathletic.com/football/player/mohamed-elneny-fPweHDfEZTmUJqFs/) absent through injury. [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) and [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) have agreed a deal for [Jorginho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jorginho-MvC0hVi06208wo5E/) worth £12million ($14.8m).

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho for around £12m. The 31-year-old Italy international, who joined the Blues from ...

Once again, Arsenal are set to make an effective pivot in a productive transfer window for the Premier League leaders. Earlier in January, Mikel Arteta and ...

He might not be the perfect solution but there are precious few of those in a January transfer window. However, Caicedo tracks similarly to Jorginho on these metrics. Jorginho has also won slightly more duels per 90 minutes than the Ghanaian and has a comparable duel success rate to both his counterparts. Jorginho vs. Caicedo vs. Willian!) has led to something of a mixed reaction to this transfer, alongside the obvious complication that Jorginho is a hastily acquired second-choice. On the other hand, Arsenal are getting a proven winner with Euro 2021 and Champions League medals in his collection. His 1.48 interceptions per 90 minutes puts him on a par with Caicedo and outstrips Partey. Progressive carries Possession won Tackles won Duels won

Premier League leaders Arsenal have signed experienced Italian midfielder Jorginho from London rivals Chelsea on an 18-month contract, the club said on ...

"Jorginho has won in his career but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story We are so pleased to sign Jorginho and welcome him and his family to the club."

Italian international Jorginho has joined us from Chelsea. The 31-year-old midfielder, who has made 143 Premier League appearances, joins us with a vast amount ...

Jorginho has won in his career, but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. There he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in 2014 and made 160 appearances during his four seasons with the club - Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. We welcome Jorginho to Arsenal.” "We are so pleased to sign Jorginho and welcome him and his family to the club.” In addition to making nearly 500 club appearances during his career, he has been a regular in the Italy national team squad for more than five years, making 46 appearances and winning Euro 2020 with his country.

MIKEL ARTETA finally got the midfield reinforcement he wanted when Arsenal completed a £12million deal for Chelsea veteran Jorginho.The League leader.

[Jorginho](https://www.the-sun.com/who/jorginho/)’s Emirates arrival could not have been more perfectly timed after it was confirmed that Mohamed Elneny is likely to be out for the rest of the season after undergoing a knee operation. It’s what I always bring with me. “It’s an important shirt. “I try just to help with the experience I’ve had in my time with the other clubs and anything I can do just to help the team to achieve more and more, that’s my target.” [Arsenal](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/602/arsenal/)’s lack of options in a key area of the team. [Arteta](https://www.the-sun.com/who/mikel-arteta/) had already been sweating over his lack of options in the middle of the pitch when [Thomas Partey](https://www.the-sun.com/who/thomas-partey/) suffered a rib injury during last week’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester City.

The 31-year-old midfielder swapped Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium on transfer deadline day.

He is the first player to move from Chelsea to Arsenal since Willian in 2020. Jorginho is the seventh player to move directly from Chelsea to Arsenal during the Premier League era. Jorginho Becomes Seventh Player To Move From Chelsea To Arsenal During EPL Era

It had seemed as if Moises Caicedo would be the midfielder Arsenal went with to bolster their title charge but they have had to change tack and now have ...

Good luck in the future, Jorgi!" He will wear the number 20 shirt and could be in line for his club debut against Everton on Saturday. I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge. “I’m very excited for this new challenge, and I just can’t wait to be on the pitch to be honest! Jorginho has won in his career, but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. “He was a big influence," he said.

The Italy midfielder, 31, had spent four and a half years at Chelsea after joining from Napoli and departs as a Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup ...

[Andrey Santos](https://theathletic.com/football/player/andrey-santos-BhUzmXKfJMZnJAYD/). [Mateo Kovacic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/mateo-kovacic-YZAbZ5kh2l2LoNEQ/) and [N’Golo Kante](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ngolo-kante-0EdMe2M0gAPGusOa/), soon to return after hamstring surgery. [Joao Felix](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joao-felix-ucCJXAWiq0yowCTd/), on loan from Atletico Madrid, has scored seven penalties for club and country. [Raheem Sterling](https://theathletic.com/football/player/raheem-sterling-k4BPKfn0pvnrTLX4/)’s record is only 50-50 from eight attempts. Midfield was quickly identified as an area in need of a refresh and the hope will be that Fernandez, if he can be secured from Benfica, will add more speed and creativity. Given he is not arriving as a first-choice player in waiting, it feels likelier that Saka keeps his place as Arsenal’s penalty-taker-elect — the 21-year-old has scored all three of the penalties he has taken for the club. Arsenal, [rebuffed in their attempts to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion](https://theathletic.com/4136296/2023/01/29/brighton-arsenal-moises-caicedo-bid/), have secured his services through to the summer of 2024. Simon Johnson: First and foremost, Jorginho will always be respected — deservedly so — for his performances which helped Chelsea win the Champions League in 2021. Albert Sambi Lokonga has not been convincing as Thomas Partey’s deputy this season — he may depart on loan to Crystal Palace — and, without adding to their options, [Arsenal ran the risk of their midfield crumbling](https://theathletic.com/4124318/2023/01/25/arsenal-transfers-arteta-elneny/) should the Ghanaian be ruled out for any protracted length of time, as he was towards the end of last term. That came just a month after the Spaniard’s switch from head coach to manager, when his all-round influence on the club was solidified. The Italy international is 31 and is much more of a distributor in midfield as opposed to somebody who can distribute and break up play effectively. That may sound bland, it might not necessarily excite Arsenal fans, but given their push for the title, that experience and authority in central areas could prove to be crucial.

Arsenal are set to complete their January business with a £12 million deal for Jorginho.

If Xhaka or Odegaard fell to a lengthy injury, then that could cost Arsenal the points that make all the difference in the race. USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner has shown solidity as a shot-stopper and growth with the ball at his feet, but the drop-off in Arsenal's possession play would be pronounced if he had to step in for Aaron Ramsdale over a run of games. An option both deeper and as one of the two eights, the young Belgian has rather lost Arteta's trust after a bright start to his career when he joined from Anderlecht last season. No timescale was put on his recovery, but he is expected to miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the season. Jorginho may well prove to be a better fit at dictating play from deep than the Egyptian, he lacks the burst of pace of Partey to break the press as easily with ball carrying but there are few more experienced at building attacks from the base of midfield. Instead of a youthful injection, Arsenal have pivoted to make the sort of moves that a title contender makes. Make sure to tune in for coverage of the biggest games, stories, transfer news with Fabrizio Romano, and everything else going on in the world's most popular sport. Similarly, on the left side of defense, Gabriel has featured in some capacity during all but one of Arsenal's games this season (he has not missed a Premier League start since September 2021), Kiwior should allow him to at least rest up in the Europa League. Another body in central midfield would have been nice to have, but there were many around the club who expected to keep their powder dry for the summer when they still intend to sign Declan Rice, a player who They still have to face City twice; Pep Guardiola's side could wipe that lead away with the sort of imperious run that they have so often delivered in the second half of the season. And yet, this is a club that understands where they find themselves in and perhaps how hard it will be to get back there. At the start of January, Arsenal wanted to secure a top-tier young winger and, if possible, a left-sided center back.

New signing Jorginho is excited to finally play for Mikel Arteta after revealing that he has been close to a move to the Emirates Stadium before.

All I can promise is that I’m going to give my all to represent this club.” “I’m very excited for this new challenge, and I just can’t wait to be on the pitch to be honest! I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho for around £12m. The 31-year-old Italy international, who joined the Blues from Napoli in ...

](https://www.westlondonsport.com/chelsea/chelsea-looking-to-complete-105m-fernandez-deal) [Jorginho joins Arsenal as Chelsea look to finalise Fernandez deal](https://www.westlondonsport.com/chelsea/jorginho-heads-to-arsenal-as-chelsea-look-to-finalise-fernandez-deal)

Arsenal add midfield reinforcement with Mohamed Elneny ruled out by significant injury; Arsenal rebuffed in their attempts to sign Moises Caicedo from ...

I will try to push for me and the team to do the maximum to reach the top." "When you look at where Arsenal are now, they've got a great chance of winning the Premier League for the first time in 20 years. One of the most important factors behind Arsenal's success this season is that they have been able to keep Partey fit. "I'm very excited for this new challenge, and I just can't wait to be on the pitch to be honest! I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge." Mo has had successful surgery in London and will be ruled out for an extended period of time."