Flamengo want Jorginho signed from Arsenal before Club World Cup, with Brazilian side pushing for early deal on free transfer

Published on: May 7, 2025

Jorginho has been recovering from punctured lung suffered last month
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By SIMON JONES

Flamengo want Arsenal midfielder Jorginho in time for the Club World Cup.

The Brazilian side are in advanced talks over signing the 33-year old, having made an approach in December.

They are now trying to close agreement on a deal early so that he can be registered to face Tunis in their opening group game on June 17.

The next game after that would see Jorginho face his former club Chelsea on June 20.

Jorginho has been recovering from a punctured lung after being injured against Brentford last month.

Though born in Brazil, he moved to Italy as a 15-year old and has been capped 57 times by the Azzurri.

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is closing in on a move to Brazilian side Flamengo

Talks are advancing and Flamengo want to sign him in time for the Club World Cup

He joined Arsenal from Chelsea for £12m in 2023.

Arsenal are looking to strengthen their midfield and are in advanced talks to sign Martin Zubimendi.

The Spain international from Real Sociedad would cost £60m this summer and have opened talks over a new deal for Thomas Partey.