{"id":618814,"date":"2022-10-29T05:47:53","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T09:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=618814"},"modified":"2022-10-29T07:38:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T11:38:10","slug":"chelsea-jorginho-contract-extension-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/10\/29\/chelsea-jorginho-contract-extension-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Romano: Chelsea in Talks With Midfielder Who Has a \u2018Golden Touch\u2019 Over Fresh Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chelsea are in constant contact with the agents of Jorginho over a new contract, confirms\u00a0<\/span>Fabrizio Romano<\/span><\/a>. The Italian midfielder’s contract with the Premier League side is set to expire in June 2023, after which he’ll become a free agent unless an extension is agreed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chelsea Speaking With Jorginho\u2019s Agents Over New Deal<\/span><\/h2>\n

Jorginho\u2019s Stance Revealed Amid Contract Talks<\/span><\/h3>\n

The 30-year-old midfielder has been at Stamford Bridge since 2018 when he joined them from Napoli. Romano adds that the Italian star loves his life at\u00a0<\/span>Chelsea<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and also living in London. However, a new contract will all depend on the financial situation – with the Blues wanting to give him a new deal with much-reduced wages from what he currently earns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jorginho has reportedly asked for a\u00a0<\/span>pay increase<\/span><\/a>, which makes agreeing him agreeing to a pay-cut unlikely at this stage. Chelsea will also be aware that he is\u00a0<\/span>attracting interest from La Liga giants Barcelona<\/span><\/a>, who reportedly want to sign him on a free transfer next year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 31-year-old holds the advantage of having prominent clubs ready to sign him on a free transfer after his contract with Chelsea expires, as he also has the incentive of getting a lucrative signing-on bonus and decent wages at a club like Barcelona as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chelsea Risk Losing Jorginho and N\u2019Golo Kante Next Summer<\/span><\/h3>\n

Jorginho is not the only player whom Graham Potter’s side might lose on a free next year. N’Golo Kante’s contract is\u00a0<\/span>also set to expire in the summer of 2023<\/span><\/a>, and it remains to be seen if the Blues keep both players beyond this season or not.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chelsea midfielder Jorginho waiting for Barcelona offer – https:\/\/t.co\/rjcU0wPUdx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6qEyZgoqeG<\/a><\/p>\n

— Football Talk (@Footballl_Talk) October 29, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n