When Arsenal signed Jorginho during the winter transfer window, some Gunners questioned if it was a sensible choice. Indeed, the prospect of passing up on 22-year-old Moises Caicedo in favor of acquiring the 31-year-old Jorginho from our rivals did not sit well with many. That midfield transfer in January didn’t feel like an upgrade.
Of course, Mikel Arteta made amends by signing Declan Rice in the summer. Nonetheless, a winter move for Jorginho has begun to make sense.
With Thomas Partey’s injury woes, Jorginho has gradually earned a spot in Arteta’s starting 11. He has started seven of Arsenal’s past eight games. He is gaining power by leading the team and continually instructing the players around him. It’s becoming evident that the 31-year-old is becoming Arteta’s pitch voice. Some who were skeptical of Arsenal’s decision to sign Jorginho are now amazed at how trustworthy he has become.
“The way this guy is competing, coaching, and supporting the team in any way he can, it makes me really happy with him,” said Arteta via Arsenal.com after the win over Burnley.
I’m not sure about you, but I believe he could be in line for a new contract at Emirates, given that his present one expires at the end of the season. Jorginho could be a perfect player to hang on to even if other young and vibrant midfielders are signed.
Do you think Arteta should keep him at the Emirates for one more season?
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Oh noooo! Please don’t do this to us. Shut down the retirement home and be serious about building a strong, resilient, youthful team that can possibly stay together for at least 5 seasons.
Where’s the trust in the academy players? Stop wasting funds that could be used on younger acquisitions.
A think the lad is now going over the hills as his legs are long gone.
I have to come back to this again. Charlie Patino, an excellent talent has been pushed from pillar to post, and there’s now talk of moving him on because Milan wants him. Why would anyone sanction that move, and then retain Jorginho? Where’s the sense in that?
I would say no.
He is one of the weakest link in the team.
I do not rate him.
A good player is just a good player like – Saliba, Saka, Rice, Ode, Zinc, Leo etc, Even if they make one mistake here and there, I will still rate them.
For instance Saka should have run to go and disrupt Wilcock during the Newcastle game, The cross resulted into a goal, but Saka has earned a lot of mileage. He is class.
I cant say that for Jorginho and a few others.
No
Please God NO!
What a retrograde step that would be. Jorginho is one of the few who we badly need to leave us next summer.
Elneny , Soares, Havertz, and Viera too. Plus all those loaned out, save only Patino!
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Agree with your sentiments and that full list of departures except for the loan players. I would like Marquinhos (perfect sub for Saka), Tierney and Norton-Cuffy (this is the most useful loan player as his inclusion could push White into DM role) back in addition to Patino.
Can’t believe there’s someone somewhere who can even conceive this kind of idea.
Please no now to think about it. We payed for Caicedo to go to Chelsea. 15 for Jorginho and 65 or whatever money we payed for Kai that’s almost rice money wasted on to players that should not be in a premier league winning side. And we will not win the league with this caliber of players. Arteta need to manage the money better just buying players viera and lokonga havertz willian Cedric Kiwior he is good but he is unnecessary Tomiyasu does the job so much better.
Let Jorghino play out his contract and leave, and ElNeny as well. With Arteta trying to play Havertz as a midfielder, we need to upgrade the quality of our midfield, and Jorghino is not it.
Time to move on the players we can, and bring in midfielders who can help us get to the next level.
I think he is an experienced player and has benefited the team a lot. He is very professional and is a coach on the field. I support a renewal for half a season. Most fans were criticizing Xhaka and his numbers today are the best in Europe. I hope we do not neglect a player who adds great cohesion and balance to the team.
Correction some fans were criticizing Xhaka, but not most. I’d say Xhaka critics would have him back over Jorginio and others in the current side if that was an option.
Wow!!!!! Someone wants a new contract given to a player, over the hill and lost his football legs. I dont believe it.
If the gaffer still needs him, why not?
Jorginho is very good against the lesser lights in the Prem, and in Europe, but against the teams with a young and energetic midfield he is too slow. He could help to give other players a rest, in those lesser cup type games, so he has utility.
If it was a choice between him and Havertz, well there is no choice. I would keep Georgy Boy.
But as things stand, I think he needs to move on (or be used as trade bait)!
I rank Jorginho ahead of Elneny then Havertz currently in our midfield. MA gave Elneny an extension when many thought it was time for goodbye, so I wouldn’t be surprised if MA feels Jorginho deserves an extension. I personally would not unless we are really short in midfield and can’t afford to sign a better player
I support the idea of extending Jorginho’s contract. Not only is he a great player under the circumstances, given his rich experience and skills but also he has good leadership skills which will help the team on and off the pitch. We have not greatly felt the absence of Partey due to the combination of Rice and Jorginho and even if we sign a new midfielder, Jorginho’s contract must be extended.