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Jorginho’s agent now offers insight into his future amid Arsenal contract decision

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Jorginho’s agent has suggested that as many as five Serie A clubs could sign the Arsenal midfielder, including Lazio, Juventus and Napoli.

The Italian international has enjoyed a fantastic season with the Gunners with Jorginho putting in Man of the Match performances against the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle United in recent weeks.

With strong rumours suggesting that Arsenal will trigger an extension to keep Jorginho around until 2025, the likelihood of the midfielder leaving north London feels low, to say the least.

Agent issues insight into future amid Arsenal contract decision

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Yet according to the midfielder’s agent Joao Santos, a busy summer could be on the horizon for Jorginho, who is attracting interest from some of Italy’s biggest clubs.

Indeed, the 32-year-old has been linked with a move back to Serie A since last summer, where reports were rife that Arsenal were open to letting Jorginho leave.

However, the midfielder has more than proved his worth the season, and the thought of Jorginho leaving would feel almost criminal for most Arsenal supporters.

Santosa said: “I can see him fitting in well at Lazio with Mister Sarri or at Juventus with the great director [Cristiano] Giuntoli, but also at Napoli with Calzona. Inter and AC Milan are two great clubs. Roma has never been an option.”

Arsenal would be crazy to sell Jorginho this summer

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Jorginho was a divisive signing last year for many Arsenal fans, yet 12 months on, the midfielder has established himself as one of the best players at the club.

The 32-year-old’s tactical intelligence and football smarts has made Jorginho a trusted lieutenant for Mikel Arteta and a key clog for Arsenal in some of the biggest games of the season.

And the thought of selling Jorginho this summer seems almost impossible to comprehend, with the midfielder too good to be allowed to leave just yet.