Jorginho returns to Brazil: move to Flamengo fixed!

Jorginho returns to Brazil: move to Flamengo fixed!

Jorginho has found a new club: Flamengo in Brazil. The 33-year-old defensive midfielder has signed a contract until July 2028, it was announced on Friday. The move will be free of charge as Jorginho's contract with Arsenal expired. With this move, the player, who was born in Imbituba, Brazil, returns to his home country after moving to Italy in 2008 to start his football career. Jorginho will be ready for the Club World Cup, which starts on June 14.

Jorginho, real name Jorge Luiz Frello Filho, began his career at Hellas Verona before becoming a star at SSC Napoli. There and during his time at Chelsea - where he won the Champions League and Europa League, among other titles - he developed into one of the most respected midfielders in Europe. His impressive performances led to him being named Europe's Footballer of the Year 2021.

Career overview

In recent years, Jorginho played in the Premier League for Chelsea and Arsenal. In total, this is his sixth professional club in three different countries. During his time with the national team, Jorginho made his debut for Italy in 2016 and experienced a highlight when he became European champion with the national team in 2021. He scored the decisive penalty in the semi-final against Spain and was ultimately named in the team of the tournament.

• Profiklublaufbahn:
• 2010–2011: AC Sambonifacese (Leihe) – 31 Spiele, 0 Tore
• 2011–2014: Hellas Verona – 91 Spiele, 11 Tore
• 2014–2018: SSC Neapel – 133 Spiele, 0 Tore
• 2018–2023: FC Chelsea – 143 Spiele, 21 Tore
• 2023–2025: FC Arsenal – 53 Spiele, 0 Tore

Jorginho has consistently placed himself at the top of the international football scene and achieved several club and individual successes during his career. He was also respected with the highest transfer fee of his career of €57 million for his move to Chelsea in 2018. During his time there, his market value reached a maximum of 65 million euros, with his current market value estimated at around 6 million euros.

The move to Flamengo presents a new opportunity for Jorginho to continue his career in his homeland while applying his experience and skills to the Brazilian league. Fans can look forward to seeing how he performs in the coming months and what influence he will have on the team. Nevertheless, he brings with him a wealth of experience and success that he has gained over the past eight years in Europe.

By returning to the Brazilian league, Jorginho could not only continue his own mythical cycle, but also inspire a generation of young players who want to follow in his footsteps.