Arsenal confirm Jorginho signing from Chelsea in £12m deal

On Tuesday, Arsenal revealed that it has acquired Chelsea's midfielder Jorginho from their Premier League opponents.According to sources, the Italian international signed a one-year contract with an additional year option when he inked his £12 million transfer to Arsenal.Mikel Arteta, the club's manager, described Jorginho as a midfielder with intellect, strong leadership qualities, and a tonne of Premier League and international experience."Jorginho has achieved success in his career, but he still has a burning desire to help this team out."We are thrilled to have signed Jorginho and extend a warm welcome to him and his family.In the last days of the transfer window, the club settled on Jorginho instead of Moises Caicedo, a midfielder for Brighton."Jorginho is a proven professional with a strong attitude who offers talent and experience to our group," continued Arsenal sports director Edu.He is a player that complements our style of play and joins us at a perfect time to contribute in a crucial position to keep our momentum. "Jorginho is welcome here at Arsenal,"Jorginho joined Chelsea in July 2018 and made 213 appearances. During this time, he was a key contributor to the team's victories in the Europa League in 2019 and the Champions League in 2021.The next summer, he was awarded the UEFA Men's Player of the Year and finished third in the voting for the 2021 Ballon d'Or. He also assisted Italy in winning the Euro 2020 championship.Along with stints at Napoli, Hellas Verona, Sassuolo, and AC Sambonifacese, the midfielder has also had success at those clubs.