Italian midfielder Jorginho Frello has lifted the lid on why he joined Arsenal from cross-town rivals Chelsea.
Jorginho had been with the Blues for four-and-a-half years, but with his contract set to expire in the summer, he was free to leave on a free transfer. However, he revealed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s intervention also played a role in his decision to make the switch.
“Arteta was one of the reasons, surely,” Jorginho said in an interview with DAZN.
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“He called me and it was all very quick, we made the deal in less than 48 hours. I had spoken to Chelsea and I knew I was no longer part of their plans. I wanted to progress in my career and the Arsenal project suits me.”
Jorginho has wasted no time in making an impact at the Emirates, playing a key role in Arsenal’s recent win over Aston Villa, which saw them move two points clear at the top of the Premier League.
The Gunners had appeared to be slipping after a 3-1 loss to Manchester City, but Jorginho remained optimistic, saying that the squad weren’t too disheartened by the result.
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“If you look at the game, it was decided in the penalty boxes,” he added.
“You can’t commit certain mistakes against these champions at this level. We made mistakes, and they punished us. After the game, I was confident because we played well.”
Jorginho is excited about the Arsenal project, stating that it is a young team that plays good football and fits his style. The midfielder has accepted that his time at Chelsea had come to an end and that he needed to progress in his career. With Arsenal’s promising start to the season, it seems Jorginho’s decision may have been a wise one.
