Chelsea midfielder Jorginho’s agent Joao Santos has hinted at having talks with Barcelona over a possible transfer next year. He’s also stated that the Italian international is currently aiming to stay at the London side for the near future and hold talks over his contract.
Jorginho’s Agent Drops Barcelona Transfer Hint
Jorginho’s agent João Santos: “His contract is expiring in June but our priority is to negotiate with Chelsea, so we are on it”, tells TMW. 🚨🔵 #CFC
“Barcelona? Maybe I spoke about him or maybe about other players… I was there as also in Madrid, Lyon, Valencia — it’s my job”. pic.twitter.com/eG8fEnm6Pi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 13, 2022
Jorginho Prioritising Chelsea Contract Renewal Talks With His Deal Close to Expiry
With his current deal with the Blues expiring at the end of the season, the 30-year-old is currently on course to become a free agent next year if unable to agree a contract extension with his club. Jorginho is among the more experienced members of Graham Potter’s squad and is highly regarded for his ability to operate as an efficient defensive midfielder for the Premier League side.
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Santos, who has been representing the Italian midfielder for quite some time, has given a very interesting update on his future. He told TuttoMercatoWeb: “His contract is expiring in June but our priority is to negotiate with Chelsea, so we are on it.
“Barcelona? Maybe I spoke about him or maybe about other players. I was there as also in Madrid, Lyon, Valencia — it’s my job.” So it appears that the Chelsea midfielder’s agent did have some talks with Barcelona, who are reportedly eager to sign him on a free transfer next year to bolster their squad.
On Tuesday, Jorginho joined Eden Hazard as Chelsea’s second-most successful penalty-taker of all time. [chelseafc] #cfc pic.twitter.com/P4mYRFJjkP
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Jorginho’s Chelsea Career So Far
Since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Napoli in 2018, Jorginho has had quite a lot of success with the London side. He’s made 200 appearances for the club, scoring 28 goals and providing nine assists across all competitions. During his time at Chelsea, the 30-year-old midfielder has won both the UEFA Europa League and Champions League titles – as well as the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
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The Italian international had the best season of his career in the 2020/21 campaign – when he helped the Blues win the Champions League and also went on to win the Euro 2020 title with Italy. For his heroics, Jorginho won the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year title in 2021 and finished third in the Ballon d’Or ranking. He was called the ‘best midfielder in the world’ by Jose Mourinho earlier this year, but it remains to be seen if Chelsea – who are currently focusing on building a strong youth core – keep him beyond next year.
