Jorginho Insists He is ‘Very Happy’ to Stay at Arsenal
Jorginho has insisted he is ‘very happy’ to stay at Arsenal this summer, despite being linked with a return to Serie A. The Italy international joined Mikel Arteta’s side in a surprise £12 million move from Chelsea on the final day of the January transfer window and has since delivered several impressive performances at the heart of Arsenal’s midfield.
Maurizio Sarri Keen on Bringing Jorginho to Lazio
Maurizio Sarri has been linked with a move to bring his former player to Lazio this summer, but Jorginho insists he wants to stay at Arsenal and is ‘very excited’ by the prospect of playing in the Champions League next season. Speaking to the Evening Standard, Jorginho said: ‘To be honest, I was surprised but really happy by how welcome I was, how [Arsenal] treated me when I came in. It just made everything so much easier for me to know more people to integrate in the team. So it was really, really, really good and I am really, really happy.’
Jorginho’s Reaction to Missing Out on Title Race
Jorginho also spoke about his reaction to missing out on the title race, saying: ‘That was painful [losing out to Man City in the title race]. Of course, at the beginning of the season no one expected Arsenal to be where they were. Anyone at the beginning of the season would sign off that you are going to finish the League in second. Everyone would say straight away: ‘Yes’. But then once you are there and fighting for it, then it’s a bit frustrating and painful.’
Excitement for Champions League
The 31-year-old also expressed his excitement for playing in the Champions League next season, saying: ‘I think we will have a lot to learn about everything we do and it’s a lesson. I hope we can do even better next year. It’s been a while [since Arsenal were in the Champions League]. Everyone is very excited. Everyone can’t wait to play with the ball with the stars. It’s going to be an exciting season for sure.’
Conclusion
It is clear that Jorginho is very happy to stay at Arsenal this summer and is looking forward to playing in the Champions League next season. Despite being linked with a return to Serie A, Jorginho insists he wants to stay at Arsenal and is looking forward to helping the club achieve even more success in the upcoming season.