Jorginho ‘agrees Arsenal exit’ with former Chelsea midfielder’s contract running out at the end of the season
JORGINHO has reportedly agreed terms with Flamengo for a free transfer from Arsenal.
The Italian is in the final months of his contract with Arsenal that expires in June, and could be headed back to the country of his birth on a free transfer this summer.
As he is in the last six months of his deal, Jorginho is able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any club abroad.
Brazilian side Flamengo were reportedly pushing to sign the midfielder last month, but didn’t want to pay a transfer fee for the player.
Brazilian outlet BolaVIP claim that the interest has now advanced and Flamengo have agreed a salary with Jorginho.
Ex-Chelsea full-back Filipe Luis, who is now head coach at Flamengo, spoke to the Arsenal player last month to help convince him to join the Brazilian outfit.
Jorginho has been in demand and it was reported last month that his representatives held talks with another Brazilian club Palmeiras.
The former Chelsea player is among seven Arsenal players who could be axed in the summer.
It has been reported that Mikel Arteta has sanctioned the departure of players in order to raise funds for a summer spending spree.
Getting Jorginho’s £110,000 weekly wages off the books could allow Arsenal to reallocate those funds towards summer reinforcements.
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Arsenal were inactive in the January transfer window, potentially missing an opportunity to bolster their squad as they look to catch Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Jorginho joined Arsenal from Chelsea two years ago for a fee of £12million.
He has appeared 73 times for the Gunners in the Premier League, but has been a bit part player this season only starting six games and appearing off the bench four times.