Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has confessed he wasn’t initially keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and favoured a move to Manchester City instead.
Jorginho signed for Chelsea in July 2018 after months of reports linking him with a move to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
The midfielder has been widely praised for his performances under Thomas Tuchel, becoming a key player for the Blues and Italy
Jorginho was often billed as Sarri’s favourite son during a tricky debut season at the Bridge, but speaking to L’Equipe, the midfielder confessed that a reunion with Sarri almost put him off joining Chelsea in the first place.
“I had been working with Sarri for three years, so when he wanted me at Chelsea, I didn’t really want to go,” he said. “I had started discussions with Manchester City and I could see myself there already.
“But hey, Chelsea insisted, and I’m very happy here today, especially after such an incredible 2021. It was absolutely surreal. I use the word ‘surreal’ because what is happening to me is so huge that I can hardly believe it. I couldn’t even dream of it.”
These De Jorginho’s comments were shared on Twitter by @City_Xtra, and it attracted plenty of attention from the supporters.
Advantage City
— ¹⁰ (@SxrgioSZN) November 13, 2021
Don’t talk like we regret not signing you
— Dani McGowan (@Daniiiily) November 13, 2021
good. rodri and gundo are clear👍
— 🧚♀️ (@izmcfc) November 13, 2021
Advantage us
— ً (@Raheem7ii) November 13, 2021
rodri clear
— Lewis (@Thebigkun) November 13, 2021
We could’ve got him for penalties cuz that’s what he does even tho he skied on yesterday
— Rishikesh (@FerranRole) November 13, 2021
