The first photo of Jorginho in an Arsenal shirt has been leaked on his agent’s Instagram account.
The Italian was the subject of a deadline day switch from Chelsea to London rivals Arsenal on a £12million deal, with Gunners fans getting a first look at their potential new man in a leaked photo and is expected to wear the No 20.
The former Blues vice-captain’s move to the north London side has been controversial, with some fans disappointed that their side missed out on Moises Caicedo, while pundits claim that the move can only prove a boost to Arsenal.
A picture of Jorginho in an Arsenal shirt for the first time was leaked on his agent’s Instagram
Mikel Arteta moved quickly to land the Italian in his search for options in midfield
The pair were pictured deep in conversation following a London derby back in 2020
Brazilian-born Italy midfielder Jorginho arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2018 from Napoli
Jorginho was pictured in his new colours alongside his agent, Joao Santos, with the image later being leaked on a deadline day that has seen his switch become one of the stories of the window.
The snap also shows him in tracksuits with the No 20 emblazoned, suggesting he will be inheriting the number last worn by Nuno Tavares, who is currently on loan with Marseille.
The Brazilian-born midfielder was signed to bolster his new club’s midfield, with Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey proving a fruitful partnership in the club’s unexpected title challenge this term.
Although the pair have remained largely injury free this season, a knee problem has seen back-up option Mohamed Elneny sidelined for the foreseeable future.
The partnership of Thomas Partey (L) and Granit Xhaka has proven fruitful for the Gunners
The Ghanaian midfielder also picked up a rib injury in the 1-0 loss to Manchester City, and was duly substituted at half-time, but he is expected to be available for selection in Saturday’s Everton clash.
Jorginho had six months left on his deal at Chelsea, but the Gunners were keen to bring him to the Emirates now, rather than wait until the summer with few options at the club.
Arsenal had several bids rejected for Moises Caicedo
No deal was thought to be discussed with Jorginho to keep him at the club from former side Chelsea.
With the Blues Jorginho won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, and beat Arsenal to the Europa League title in 2018-19
Arsenal had several bids rejected for…