Jorginho hails Mikel Arteta 'influence' after leaving Chelsea for 18-month deal with Arsenal
Jorginho admitted Mikel Arteta had a 'big influence' on him deciding to leave Chelsea to join Premier League leaders Arsenal on transfer deadline day.
Image credit: Getty Images Jorginho has signed a deal with ArsenalThe Italian midfielder has swapped Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium, signing an 18-month deal with the Gunners.
Jorginho arrived at Chelsea in a £57million move from Napoli in July 2018, and has scored 21 goals in 128 league appearances.
On his new manager Arteta, the 31-year-old told the Arsenal website: "He was a big influence because I know that he tried a few times to get me before and it didn't happen due to other reasons, not because of my wishes. So of course, he had a big influence."
Jorginho added: "I'm very excited for this new challenge and I just can't wait to be on the pitch to be honest.
"Everything has happened so fast. I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge.
"It's an important shirt. It's an amazing club, a big one, and I'm really excited and happy to be here."
Arsenal have forged a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League - and have a game in hand on Pep Guardiola's defending champions.
The club welcomed their new signing on their Twitter account, saying: "Welcome to The Arsenal, Jorginho."
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