ARSENAL have confirmed the signing of Jorginho from Chelsea on the deadline day of the January transfer window.
The Premier League leaders brought in the midfielder for a reported fee of £12 million to beef up their squad following an injury to Thomas Partey.
“Italian international Jorginho has joined us from Chelsea,” Arsenal announced on their official website tonight.
“The 31-year-old midfielder, who has made 143 Premier League appearances, joins us with a vast amount of experience of both club and international football.
“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.
“Since joining Chelsea, Jorginho has been a fixture in their Premier League side and won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.”
Arsenal Sporting Director Edu said Jorginho would have no problem settling into his new team.
“Jorginho is an established professional with a strong mentality who brings quality and experience into our squad,” the former Gunners midfielder said.
“He is a player who fits our style of play, and he joins us at a very good moment where he can contribute in a key position to help maintain our momentum. We welcome Jorginho to Arsenal.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta added: “Jorginho is a midfield player with intelligence, deep leadership skills and a huge amount of Premier League and international experience. Jorginho has won in his career, but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here.
“We are so pleased to sign Jorginho and welcome him and his family to the club.”
Jorginho will wear the No.20 shirt and will be in the squad for the Premier League fixture on Saturday at Everton.
