Saudi Pro League eyeing Jorginho swoop

Saudi Pro League clubs will reportedly look to sign 32-year-old Italian international Jorginho from Arsenal in the January transfer window.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Jorginho is the subject of interest from Saudi Pro League outfits. Clubs from the Saudi top flight want the Arsenal midfielder as their next eye-catching addition, and they will likely approach the North London club regarding a move for the 32-year-old midfielder.

Jorginho and his career thus far

Jorginho has been one of the most dependable performers in the Premier League in the last half a dozen years. While the experienced midfielder experienced a few teething problems after joining Chelsea from Napoli in July 2018, he gradually became a mainstay in the middle of the park and served the West London outfit as the vice-captain for a few seasons.

However, Jorginho’s spell with Chelsea ended last year, with Arsenal signing him in a low-money move in January 2023. Since then, the 32-year-old has been a reliable backup player for the North London outfit, turning out over 50 times thus far while chipping in with one goal and three assists.

The veteran midfielder’s leadership ability has also meant that Mikel Arteta has handed him the captain’s armband on a few occasions. However, the Italian international faces an uncertain future at the Emirates after entering the final 12 months of his contract with Arsenal.

What next?

Recent reports have claimed that Arsenal might look to part ways with Jorginho next year while dipping into the market for a younger midfielder. The experienced midfielder’s next destination might be the Saudi Pro League, with top-flight clubs looking to secure his services heading into the January transfer window.

The Saudi Pro League might be an attractive destination, considering his struggles to get game time at Arsenal. In addition, the 32-year-old will get a considerable hike in his £110,000-a-week wages. In addition, he could extend his career, as the pace of the Saudi Pro League will help him establish himself as one of the best players in the top flight.

It will be interesting to see if Arsenal will be open to cashing in on Jorginho in the January transfer window or will look to hold on to him until next summer. However, Saudi Pro League clubs hope to lure the Italian international with an attractive contract offer.

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