Arsenal’s players and staff were left delighted with the signing of Jorginho on transfer deadline day, according to journalist David Ornstein.
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The Gunners capped off their January spending with the signing of Italy midfielder Jorginho on the final day of the window.
It has been a sensational 2022/23 campaign for Mikel Arteta’s side so far and over the course of January, the Spaniard saw three new faces come through the doors.
However, their final arrival was the experienced Italian midfielder who has been brought in following their failed attempts to sign Moises Caicedo.
Indeed, speaking on the FIVE YouTube channel, Ornstein has provided a behind-the-scenes insight on how the Italian’s arrival was welcomed by those at London Colney:
“Arsenal will be happy to have got him in the building. As I understand it, a lot of the players and staff at Arsenal were very happy to acquire a player of such tactical intelligence and understanding for Mikel Arteta’s system, technical quality, and experience as they look to push on for the Premier League title in the second half of the season.”
Experienced head
Following a stunning start to the season, Arteta’s Gunners are now looking to lift the club’s first Premier League title since the infamous 2003/04 season.
But it is apparent the Spanish coach felt the north London side needed to strengthen their options over January and did so by bringing in three new players.
However, the final addition, Jorginho, arrives with a wealth of experience from both his time with Chelsea and also through his international career.
Playing for Arsenal’s London rivals, the 31-year-old has been able to get his hands on the Champions League, Europa League and the FIFA Club World Cup (via Transfermarkt).
Adding to this, the midfielder played a big role in Italy’s European Championship triumph in the summer of 2021.
So there is little wonder why those at London Colney are so pleased with the signing of an experienced head when they are striving to do what the club have not been able to do for almost two decades.
Aforementioned, it’s believed Arsenal were looking to bring in Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion but the Seagulls rejected the two bids put forward to them.
There has been a lot of praise surrounding the Ecuadorian midfielder but the move for Jorginho could prove a masterstroke with what he can provide off the pitch, as well as on it.