“He is a really popular figure”- Mikel Arteta is seriously trying hard to convince Arsenal’s £12M sensational superstar who is planning to say ‘Goodbye’ NOT to leave Arsenal- Arteta really counts on him for next season- Player not Thomas Partey
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly does not want Jorginho to leave in the summer transfer window.
According to journalist Charles Watts in TEAMtalk, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rates Jorginho highly.
The well-known and well-respected reporter has claimed that Jorginho has impressed everyone at Arsenal since his move from London and Premier League rivals Chelsea in the January transfer window.
The Gunners paid £12 million in transfer fees for the Italy international midfielder, according to Sky Sports. In June, 90Min reported that Arsenal are willing to sell Jorginho in the summer transfer window.
The report claimed interest in the 31-year-old from Serie A clubs Lazio, Napoli and AC Milan.
Watts said about Arsenal and Jorginho: “They’re very happy with how it’s worked out. I thought he was very good last season when he came in and he’d replaced Partey in the side by the end of it.
“Long term, if Partey stays, which is an ‘if’ at the moment, I would say Partey probably goes back ahead of him in the pecking order, but I think Jorginho has still got a very, very big part to play.
“He’s really popular behind the scenes, he’s a massive figure, as well, he’s really established himself quickly as a leader off the pitch at Arsenal. Mikel Arteta really likes him and the players really like him and I think he’s got a big part to play.
