Faced with Brighton’s unwillingness to sell Moisés Caicedo, the Gunners opted to pick up Jorginho from Chelsea, a much cheaper option.
Arsenal’s management signed the midfielder from the Blues for 12 million euros (10 fixed fee, two more for goals). The news is advanced by journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Jorginho to Arsenal, here we go! Deal agreed on £12m fee, Chelsea accept conditions and documents are being prepared 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC
Personal terms agreed, contract until 2024 with option further year.
First contact revealed yesterday night — medical booked.
The amount is low, much due to the fact that the contract that the Italian player signed with Chelsea in July 2018 ends already this year. Jorginho will sign a bond with the arsenalistas until 2024, having the option to renew after that period.
According to the Italian reporter, Mikel Arteta was crucial in convincing the player to move to the current Premier League leaders.
Arsenal initially opted for midfielder Moisés Caicedo, but the team coached by Roberto De Zerbi reportedly rejected 80 million euros for the Ecuadorian’s transfer.
