Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano insists Italy and Arsenal playmaker Jorginho is only focused on the Gunners and is not thinking about moving to the Saudi Pro League or joining Mikel Arteta’s staff.
Jorginho has been struggling with playing time at Arsenal and was not called up by Italy coach Spalletti for games after the Euros.
There are reports that the Italy international could be moving to the Saudi Pro League in the January transfer window or even consider joining Mikel Arteta’s staff at Arsenal. However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports the Brazil-born midfielder is not considering leaving the Gunners and is only focused on an ‘important’ season in North London.
Romano explains Jorginho transfer stance amid Saudi rumours
Romano told Caught Offside: “The situation is that Jorginho is only thinking about this season. It’s an important season for Arsenal, I don’t think all these links for Jorgi, Saliba etc are genuine and are good for the club… it’s only the beginning of October, the season started just 50 days ago.
“Jorginho’s full focus is on present, on Arsenal, not on moving into coaching and not on making the move to Saudi.”
Jorginho made his senior Italy debut in March 2016 and has scored five goals in 57 appearances with the Azzurri.
He was part of the team that won the 2020 Euros, beating England on penalties in a Final at Wembley Stadium.
A former Serie A player for Hellas Verona and Napoli, Jorginho scored nine goals and provided 15 assists in 151 matches in Italy’s top flight.
His contract at Arsenal expires in June, but the club has an option to extend his stay for a further campaign.