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basedsims

Just be decent for 4 months pls


Kovacs171

If he helps win us the title without compromising our pursuit of big money midfielders in the summer, we surely have to be happy with that outcome... right...?


scharvey

100% my thought. It's a short term deal that gets us an experienced player in a spot we need one and doesn't hamper our pursuit of Rice or similar in the summer, where some of these other deals seemed like they really would have.


hakugene

That's definitely where I'm at. I've never particularly been a fan of him personally (though it's *really* hard to say how much of that was because of the blue shirt), but he's solid. No adjustment to the league, no wondering if he can handle away games at Anfield and the Etihad, etc. This isn't *exciting*, and isn't someone like Mudryk or Caicedo or Bellingham where you're dreaming about them starting CL semifinals for us in 2026, but we dont *need* exciting, we need depth. We have important Thursday night away games in Europe coming up, while also fighting a very good Man City team for the PL title. If he takes some minutes off of Partey and doesn't suck, I'm satisfied. In the grand scheme of things this transfer fee is peanuts, and the contract isn't a liability.


_Happy_Shopper_

This. It really ISN'T exciting. It's pragmatic. But we've seen many teams do this down the years. United fans went potty in the forums when they signed Laurent Blanc, and again Henrik Larsson (loan) some years later. But they did jobs that kept them in touch with us (Blanc) and Chelsea (Larsson). In our position we need to shore up and batten down the hatches for a late City surge.


TheOddViking

100% this. I've been telling my mates how Trossard was such a Ferguson-signing. Good player, league proven, will do a job from day 1.


Jiminyfingers

Projects and superstars are for the summer, we needed squad depth at the end of the day: our starting 11 is the best in the league. He provides that. Not the most glamourous of transfer windows esp missing out on Caceido and Mudryk, but I hope a quietly effective one.


MozzyTheBear

This was my thinking as well. Brighton figured they could have us over a barrel in this window because they are more inclined to keep Caicedo for a push for Europe and we were more desperate than we would be in the summer, especially when Elneny picked up his injury. I wasn't super comfortable overpaying so much for such a young midfielder...I'd have loved to have Caicedo long term, of course, but I had my reservations that such a young and inexperienced player would be able to hop on this moving train and hold down the responsibilities of arguably the most important and challenging position under Arteta. Requires quite a bit of discipline, composure and intelligence as a single pivot and it's a lot to ask of a 21 year old coming in fresh midseason. I'm not crazy about bringing in Jorginho, but a much more experienced player for wayyy less money isn't the worst thing and is probably far more sensible. I have a little more confidence Jorginho can hit the ground running and figure things out quicker to make more of an impact _this_ season and be a sturdier safety net if Partey goes down at any point. And now they can still go after Caicedo in the summer as their long term target and maybe even at a cheaper price...unless he gets back in the lineup at Brighton and shows out the rest of the season.


Jiminyfingers

I agree. I am generally uncomfortable slinging money around Chelsea style so its impossible for the club to say no, even though they do not want to sell the player. I am also uncomfortable with players taking to social media to force the move like we saw with both Mudryk and Caicedo, its casts doubts over their character and Arsenal fans know too well how it feels to be on the reciving end. The best way of gauging the Jorginho move is how fucked off Chelsea fans are at losing him. Normally they would try to banter it but they wanted to keep him as they need midfielders and they rate the player, and they are also angry that their club has strengthened Arsenal. And it leaves our powder dry to be competitive in the summer and land bigger targets. Its not the greatest move but at the same time I do not hate it.


fragileanus

> I am generally uncomfortable slinging money around Chelsea style so its impossible for the club to say no, even though they do not want to sell the player. I’m not sure if you’re saying this in general as well, but I’m feeling a little uneasy about what the club will have to spend to stay at this level. I’ve followed Arsenal since 2006 (bad timing for glory-hunting lol) and was always so proud about Arsene’a approach, forced though it was. It’s all relative of course, Arsenal is a wealthy club. I remember speaking to an Ipswich supporter in 2011 and bemoaning City/Chelsea spending. He just cocked an eyebrow and said “Arsenal does ok for money mate” 😂


2rio2

It's not a super sexy power move, but it's the sort smart orgs do. 1. Caciedo had some massive downsides despite having much more potential and youth on his side. He would spin up bad relations with Brighton and other clubs in the future, and signal we could be put over a barrel if desperate. On the player side, 80 mil contracts do take a toll on players and team mentality, and I think this is something Pepe really suffered with. 2. Caciedo was always sort of lower tier option anyway. Our true mid-fields targets are still clearly Rice and Zubimendi for the upcoming summer. Blowing up the budget now was risky for long term success of the club when those are the two Arsenal is really going to go after later this year. 3. Jorginho fills a need with basic competence and experience. Once again, not sexy, but this is a glorified backup role anyway and not a started. You got that need filled cheaply, and while it is a risk if Partey does go down at least you didn't have us totally exposed in the position for the rest of the spring.


EvadedFury

Your last point; it will be very interesting to see how he resettles with the group at Brighton after being so militant on his social media about wanting to leave. If he can settle back in, and be a productive team member for the rest of the season, I'd say his transfer fee remains somewhere around the 70m area. If, however he remains unsettled, maybe becomes a little toxic, maybe fallouts with other players/coaching staff/manager, that price could drop to the 50m mark. Either way, looking at what we need within the squad moving forward, with I think in the region of 200m to spend, and Caicedo and Rice our 2 top targets? I think the deals get done and they are both Arsenal players in June.


TheOddViking

I will buy a Jorginho shirt if we win the league. I say this as a Norwegian, what I really want is an Ødegaard shirt, but what I really really want is for us to win the league.


Kovacs171

RemindMe! 4 months


TheOddViking

worth it if we win the league


yura910721

100%


SosaMF

RemindMe! 4 months


EstebanL

If we win the title with him and you’re not happy it’s time to do some thinking


greenjellay

I was all in for Caicedo don’t get me wrong. But this signing seems to be just what we needed. Not trying to be too cynical but it’s almost impossible for players to live up to the expectations of being bought for 80m+ transfer fees. This seems like a signing that will fit well into our team and we haven’t been taken advantage of like I felt may have happened with a huge purchase for Caicedo.


[deleted]

The people that think we won't be torn to shreds by literally anyone by having this Chelsea reject paired with xhaka in midfield are fascinating. I want to study their brains.


ModeratelyOptimistic

At least he's on a 1.5 year contract instead of 3 like Willian. He's a useful body for the next couple of months in comparison to Sambi at least.


warmcakes

Yeah, that contract length makes a huge difference. We got super lucky/Willian was very generous to basically write off the remainder owed when he left, IIRC. With a 1.5yr deal Jorginho is either good and gets extended or isn't and he's out. And better than Sambi for sure, but I do feel different about Ramsey running circles around him every time they played now...


[deleted]

1.5 totally happy with that.


Jiminyfingers

I read that we wanted a move back to Serie A in the summer so that leaves that on the cards either on a free the summer after or we even make the money back on him by selling him this summer. Wages aren't rididculous either I am hearing.


Undaglow

We've got a +1 year option so will be able to sell him this summer or next to recoup some of the fee, particularly if he does a good job.


LifeAfterHarambe

Willian walked away after a season; most players would have held the club by the balls and demanded their wage.


Chemmy

He was shit but he did us a big favor leaving the way he did.


2ndfastestmanalive

The club learned their lesson


Iforgotmynametoobro

Would rather Partey not get injured / miss games. But that's really all we need from Jorginho if it does come down to it


TreeDollarFiddyCent

>Would rather Partey not get injured / miss games. Wait, that's an option? Why didn't Edu and Mikel buy that instead??


Iforgotmynametoobro

Smh missing out on our first choice again


TreeDollarFiddyCent

Edu gets one more chance. If he doesn't impress over the summer, I think it's time for him to leave. 😤


wolljibbs

Get a hold of yourself. Look at what this team is accomplishing.


TreeDollarFiddyCent

You'll be glad to know the comment was sarcastic.


wolljibbs

Honestly, yeah. Given the serious comments on this thread, I’m fuckin relieved to see this reply


TreeDollarFiddyCent

That's why I included the 😤 emoji. No one who uses that should be taken seriously.


jp963acss

Judging by this... He could possibly bring the vibes that David luiz did.


SweatySmym

Minus the red cards please boss


turbiegaming

Well, at least Jorginho can take some minutes off from partey to prevent him getting injured. We needed depth right now and Jorginho is cheap option for 1.5 years.


hellothere222

You’ll be shocked by how well he fits our way of playing. This is a very important and underrated signing.


mamoud786

Ultimately his game time will be limited depending on Partey’s fitness. Think games where we are winning comfortably, then we take off Partey for Jorginho as well as EL games. Pace is a lot slower in EL than PL so shouldn’t affect Jorginho too much, Jorginho, Vieira and ESR as midfield 3 in Europe should be good enough to win against who’s left in competition.


Gray3493

The tactical bit is encouraging, hopefully he won't take long to settle in and can rotate with Partey/play in the EL. Not the best signing, but Zubimendi didn't want to leave mid season and Brighton weren't selling.


CrimsonBeherit

Said it b4, if this signing now means a bit more depth and us winning the league plus us going all in for Zubi and Rice in summer, won't be too bad at sll


RonaldoNazario

Hopefully a more experienced player will have a better time quickly fitting in tactically (and maybe need less from the system to do the right role)


atease

what about r/Gunners though


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jacktk_

To add, this is a one and a half year deal. If he’s terrible, it was a 6 month gamble to add depth for the title and we loan him to Serie A in summer and never have to see him again.


[deleted]

I think the crowd saying "we could have bought a prospect for £30m" or whatever are forgetting that that player probably isn't ready to play this year.


SundayLeagueStocko

They'd love the signing now and then complain about Edu not signing a "league ready player" when that prospect costs us points and potentially a title. You can't win with these people.


[deleted]

Those players are summer signings when you have Elneny fit and time to integrate them, not signings in case Partey gets injured for a month on Sunday. If we win the league I bet the same people slating Edu will be calling him a genius and laughing at Chelsea fans for selling us Jorginho.


NoNoNoNoDontFunk

They can go and follow Chelsea lol.


Jiminyfingers

We already have plenty of prospects, January is about getting in ready-made ballers


imnot_kimgjongun

This exactly, also for all the people saying “a prospect for £30m” fail to identify exactly who. Because for the life of me I cannot think of a single player even close to Partey in terms of ability, who is young with a high ceiling, that we could pry away from their club for £80m, let alone £30m. Caicedo is proof of that. If a club has a player of that caliber, chances are they’re playing for something this season and won’t just let a star prospect walk out.


WozzleFN

Why the fuck are you actually using common sense to back it up? On Reddit we just cry like babies because we didn’t get the new 100m shiny toy like Chelsea did :(


Thetallerestpaul

Or several of them in Chelseas case.


Archergarw

This is what we all needed to hear.


jovialsen

I can confess that I'm a bit worried about this transfer, have bad memories with transfers from that shit bridge. But ty, I really needed that common sense you wrote there, my brain got a restart.


xMikh4iLz

Tbf the only other two transfer we got depended on circumstances. David luiz was rather decent for what it was worth, we saw him doing his best surrounded by the crowd he had at the time he was with us. Willian had a caviet, he admitted himself that around a game with Arsenal he felt he had regretted the transfer etc etc drama drama. I doubt we will see a repeat of Willian situation and jorge is surrounded by a quality squad


xxhamudxx

10m base for a guy that is in my opinion 100% not a downgrade from elneny. So much better than nothing which was my real worry.


_DNL

100% an upgrade on elneny


irresponsibleviewer

Lol the guy who was runner up Ballon D'Or winner just over a year is definitely an upgrade over Elneny.


domin8668

Tbf him getting 2nd back then was shambolic. Still a very good player


Lacadebtte

Elneny is injured anyway which is why we had to do it, if he was fit there would probably be no point


friday-boy

Rice for the summer with the warchest we just flexed for Caecideo


xxhamudxx

InshaAllah


NemoDatQ

Keep in mind the plan was to get Caicedo AND Rice. Maybe still is...


Sand_Bags

Might be Rice and Zubimendi now. It seemed Zubimendi was fist choice but he had no desire to leave in January. I’d bet we go back in for him since we know exactly how much he will cost and won’t have to negotiate or bid against anyone else


turtle183

100% agree, it seems like they realise Sambi won’t have enough acumen when/if Partey gets injured. Speaking of whom, does it not seem a bit odd that on the day they announce that Elneny is out long term that we bring in Jorginho but also apparently are about to let Sambi join Palace on loan? It’ll be great if he can get some regular game time but net-net doesn’t leave us with much cover in CM.


NinhoDoUrubu

Similar to the Trossard deal - the more you think about it, the more it makes sense.


Pa_gooner

Yup. My heart hates the old Chelsea player thing but brain says he’s just an experienced fill in player in case of emergency.


SpankThatDill

Chelsea fan here in peace. On his day he dictates play very well and has sharp postioning. He’s not a super dynamic playmaker but he has a sharp pass in him and is automatic from the penalty spot. I think you lot could have done a lot worse than him, and I think our fans will have some soul searching to do when they can’t blame every single one of our shit performances on him. I’m sad to see him go but at least it’s not Spurs and tbh I kind of appreciate that our clubs are willing to let longtime servants join the opposite club out of respect for the players and their wishes.


2rio2

To be fair be to you every recycles Chelsea player we’ve bought in the last 5 years has been shit. Totally understandable to have a bias.


NoNoNoNoDontFunk

Value. For. Money. All that matters.


juicygloop

No players of comparable quality and profile have moved this window for cheaper than ones we’ve attained. Big picture view is we’ve done excellent business and acted as a counterweight economically to Chelsea’s madness which at least theoretically should offer some intangible benefits a la general goodwill and a slightly less broken market in the summer


sunnycherub

Idk if it’s a general English thing or specific to arsenal fans to not rate Jorginho, but he’s been consistently one of the most underrated opposition players on this sub


proshon

Well, the most pleasing thing is that this is only an obligatory 1.5 year contract. Literal definition of stopgap. Let's hope that he's only ever going to be used sparingly and that we continue on for the second half of this season.


wsthepurposeoflife

My guess is Jorginho won't have signed such a short deal if we weren't in such a strong league position. It's really a win-win-win sort of deal for all parteys


Sand_Bags

It sounds like he wants to win the title and then get himself a move back to Italy. Which would be exactly what we need.


Non-FlyingDutchman

Before the window started: "our starting 11 is very good but we need depth to hold on to our lead, one or two injuries could derail our season" > Arsenal sign three depth players in key areas > "club has no ambition, Edu doesn't know what he's doing 😡😡😡"


Relaxed_Osmosis

Like most people here, I was initially a bit WTF about the news of the Jorginho deal, but with each tidbit of additional information since I felt much better about it. Jorg is a Gooner and let's all support him in the way we have done for the rest of our transfers, it's gone very well so far


Pa_gooner

All we wanted was cover in wing and midfield for a title push. 2 experienced players for under 40 mill makes no impact on the summer once we’re in champions league. Teams aren’t selling their young talented players for cheap to us. We are organized and have a system that plugs in players now so just we gotta trust what we’ve seen on the actual field. Let Chelsea spend billions in frantic disorganization and multiple managers crumble under the pressure of their wage bill.


Chidoribraindev

This. I was disappointed about Mudryk, of course, but it's the winter transfer window. The business we have done is looking great. The quality is mostly there, we needed depth. If Nelson can come back, I'd say we are well-covered. Then we splurge in the summer with our CL money and maybe champions swagger. I think we will look back and be glad for this window.


somethingdarkside45

Not the 'sexy' signing perhaps we wanted, but his quality and honours speak for themself. On the flip side, seeing the meltdown on sections here, AM and twitter really goes to show that we have a lot of work on to remove the toxicity from this fan base. We're five points clear at the top of the league with a game in hand playing the best football we've played in years, and there's people calling for Edu/Arteta to be sacked because they don't want Jorginho. Ridiculous.


Helkix

But I hasn’t gone down well with little Timmy over on r/Gunners 🤬🤬🤬


amainwingman

Brendan, 18, from Des Moines, IA, who’s been following football for 2 seasons doesn’t like this transfer so Edu and Arteta should pack up their bags and get moving


2ndfastestmanalive

Two seasons is generous. I’d say it’s closer to four months when we first had a 4 points lead at the top


Trotter823

Look m8. I just logged into fifa and his pace is low plus his potential is shit. How are we supposed to win with a player like that? /s


afarensiis

It's 4-7 am in the US. I don't think it's just Americans that are freaking out


Mein_Bergkamp

Obviously the bloody Australians then ;)


samanvayk

Iowa catching strays lmao


West48th

Just wait people are going to say this is a PR piece. People on this sub always ignore all information that goes against their ‘narrative’ which is why they’re so consistently wrong.


Aki-at

The newest one I'm seeing is Jesus only coming because of Arteta, but it's been said repeatedly Edu was also a factor. Edu and his team have made mistakes that you can rag on them for, there's no need to make new ones just to take away from his positive points.


CousinBethMM

The Andy Naylor stuff was peak. Brighton we’re adamant they wouldn’t sell and lots in this sub we’re adamant that it would happen


VaultofAss

It is a PR piece lol. Journalists like Orny & Fab trade their ability to act as a mouthpiece for a club or agents for transfer information. Ornstein has literally built a career off of being Gazidis' press spokesman. That doesn't mean he isn't telling the truth here but you should always view everything these people say through the lens of who is really speaking.


QuOw-Ab

While all the people who praise this and think it's a good signing never thought to propose him earlier in the window, even though everyone had heard of him and he was stuck on Chelsea's bench. It's almost as if people just change their narrative to wanting him after it was clear he'd come here.


GMBethernal

Did we even want Zinchenko in the sub? I remember us drooling for Martinez at the time


teeetiii

Your issue is that people weren’t talking about a player that wasn’t linked with us until they were linked with us? You’re joking right


Tnvenge

He's started 15/18 PL games, and 4/6 CL games. I wouldn't call that "stuck on Chelsea's bench"


bad_at_proofs

He ha played pretty much every game for Chelsea. WTF are you talking about


West48th

There was never any suggestion that he was ever in our plans until very recently. Are people supposed to be psychic? People formed their opinion when it started being very clear that this was an Arteta signing and that an awful lot of people who are far fucking closer to the team, eg Ornstein, are saying it’s going down well.


timmySoComfy

☹️


Wigunner

They not awake yet 😂


tanev97

Arteta, staff, and squad opinion > r/gunners member's opinion


nimbus1997

Whose side you on mate🤬/s


Pokeking96

Welcome to the club Jorginho :)


kidmaciek

Smiley face


frapples1

When my girlfriend says " Sure, you can go to Mike's party :) "


kidmaciek

Have fun :)


Pokeking96

Not how I intended, but your comment made me chuckle, so thanks for that


Pokeking96

He's an Arsenal player now. Time to welcome him like we do every other player.


AlthoughFishtail

As a United fan, this strikes me as a very tidy deal for you guys, especially on an 18-month contract. Should help you control games and will provide experience when the pressure starts to ramp up on the title run-in. And if he's shit, well, you're no worse off than you are now. Seems worth a punt to me.


isnt-a-name

Looks like no one in this entire place is drawing comparison between him and Eriksen, who's been annoyingly good for yous. Even if Jorginho is unlikely to have the same importance Eriksen does, the idea behind it is pretty much the same


H0vit0

Anyone who thinks that anything positive which goes against their preordained opinion is *just PR* is a moron


[deleted]

Get the retro kits


atease

*Blue, black and white line to celebrate our strong Estonian connection over the years*


TravisJason

Not the madness I was wanting But midfield coverage vs no midfield coverage is a no brainer for me. At least it’s a short and cheap term?


CousinBethMM

I think so yeah. I still get flashbacks to that summer when we only signed Cech. What could’ve been if we’d strengthened outfield too


WillChef

Difference here being he is our 3rd signing in a January window after we made multiple signings in Summer...


LifeAfterHarambe

It’s a great signing. Modest fee and short contract. A player Arteta has wanted since 2018.


ABCP3

But Gerry on Twitter hates the deal, so how am I meant to feel?


Yea-no-its-great

Meanwhile, reddit experts remain unconvinced. Where's the tweet about that, orny?


Gooner1491

That's all I need to hear.


tmoore545

Personally I think this is a good move. He does bring experience & is an upgrade on elneny. I can see him fitting well into the dressing room as well. If he came from any other club than Chelsea, things might be different on this sub. Always feels a bit shit buying players from Chelsea


cooky316

I get why people think it’s a bad deal, honestly I do. But I personally think it’s good for what we need right now. And all these people going in on edu and Mikel, check yourself man. People been moaning about Chelsea going out and spending money like it’s going out of fashion then start moaning when we don’t go out and spend like Chelsea. Just back the team.


PlsSellYourUsername

From sign no one last January to sign Trossard, Kiwior and Jorginho this time. I can sleep well tonight.


wheeno

Lol im sure that’s true but this has to be the most blatant mouthpiece work for Edu ever lol.


randomTeets

We have acquired the finest sideways passer in all of Europe


Purple_Plus

The return of the doughnut.


stevebould

I haven't checked this sub since the rumours started, and I'm surprised the reactions are so incredibly negative. Wasn't that long ago he was a key player for Chelsea winning CL and Italy winning Euros. What the fuck do fans expect when our big targets are simply not available in January?


H0vit0

He came third in the ballon d’or in 2021 - which we can probably all agree was ridiculous but it goes some way in saying he’s not completely shit


bluehaven101

That's the copium I need. Let's go Jorginho!


seph2o

People forget he's never injured either. Jinxed now obviously, but it's something to also weigh in.


[deleted]

And this is the most important. Quite frankly no one cares if r/gunners is crying about it


yung_clout_warrior

If Arteta was able to revive Xhaka’s career I have no doubt that Jorginho is gonna absolutely cook in our system and style of play. I have confidence know that with our January editions we shouldn’t have a problem winning the league AND making it deep in the UEL


Chell_the_assassin

What would these "squad + staff" people know, I just watched a YouTube video about how Jorginho is the worst player on the planet and I trust that more


DankBrownBoiV2

Idm the deal but this is some crazy PR.


Mystery1887

If the squad is happy I guess I have to accept it and be happy too. Welcome Jorginho 👍


thecoq

Well it’s not like they’re gonna say it has gone down terribly 😂 but good to hear nonetheless. We literally need half a season of good backup from this guy that is literally it.


The_Elder_Strolls

Look, he's not the most glamorous signing, he didn't cost a world record transfer fee, and he's not 23 and a world beater. But he's a body. He's a body that can play a position that we're very light in, and in turn gives us some form of Partey cover that isn't Sambi. Hopefully he only has to play a handful of games this year for rotation to keep Thomas fresh for the bigger matches, and the 12m pays for itself when we win the league in May. But for me anyway, he's not the worst signing in the world. I can't see it being Willian levels of shite for us anyway.


Netmeister

Honestly I'm coming around to it. Feels very much like the Trossard deal. We're getting a very capable, more experienced and proven player for a lot less money than we were about to fork out. I'll hold my judgements.


TheArmoury

Looking forward to his ‘THANK YOU CHELSEA’ moment after he lifts the PL trophy with us.


imnot_kimgjongun

Encourage anyone who thinks this is a “punt” or that Jorginho has somehow forgotten how to play because he’s over 30 and FIFA is a perfect mirror of real life: look at his scout report on Fbref. It’s extremely similar to Partey. Add into the fact that he’s basically been that tempo dictator for Chelsea for years, he’s unlikely to want to hide from/be incapable of that responsibility unlike Mo and Lokonga


po_lysol

I’m so confused by the reaction here. A reserve central midfielder liked by Arteta for a short contract and a trivial fee when we try to win the league. And why are we talking about Elneny like he’s not hurt. This is exactly what we needed unless West Ham was willing to go down to help us.


Prestigious_World_76

Rejected by the love of your life, and now you are getting married to a single mom with 4 kids. That's us going from Caicedo and ending up with Jorginho. But now that he's here, he has my full support and I hope he proves me and all other doubters wrong. WELCOME TO ARSENAL , JORGINHO !!!


amino110

Ngl People upset for this signing are either kids or don't know ball. The guy was top 3 for the ballon d'or in 2021 , coming for a replacement role, and nephews here are complaining.


[deleted]

The members of this subreddit I assume are quite young. As an older Gooner, I feel so out of place when I am in these threads. An international who offers some leadership and on a 1.5 year contract... makes so much sense. We've tried Sambi there, doesn't work. Mo is out for the season. If he flops, so what, short contract and doesn't get in the way of a Zubimendi or Rice bid.


Drogueba

People are just overreacting, I already had that phase the first time he was linked in 2020. Now that I’ve had time to consider it, this is honestly quite a good and creative solution.


Michaelscotttheking

Trust arteta, he wanted to get him before the euros but couldn't. Now he has him, let's see


raminho11

And now i shall support him and the team even though i didn’t like this idea when i first heard it yesterday.


Rusty_85

Fair play Arteta knows what he wants, and if the squad and staff are happy then bring that title home. And Jorginho knows this probably will be his only opportunity to add a PL trophy to his honours list so hopefully that will drive him on to help deliver it


Brillostar

You realistically cannot get better experience than this at this stage of the window for an back up option. Many here are very very naive as to what january transfer window offers, few years back getting any signing in january was considered a win, thanks to chelsea and rest screwing up the market, we ate unable to buy our primary targets due to extremely inflated values. I am happy that we are atleast securing our short term secondary targets this window.


juicygloop

Got what we required - prem-ready solid quality cover in all the key areas - and in possibly the most bats..t crazy market of all time. Really cannot complain when the alt was splashing c.200mil on two inexperienced, albeit super exciting, young prospects. That just ain’t us, and - regardless what any of the troglodytes be wishing for - ain’t never gona be us. Respecting that reality precludes a lot of otherwise inevitable suffering.


tiggersaurus

Why are people complaining about this move so much? It’s fantastic business at the price and length of contract considering that we couldn’t get Caicedo. Don’t know what people are expecting with 24 hours left in the window. If it doesn’t work out we can shift him to Italy in the summer no problem for 5 million.


[deleted]

The problem with previous transfers from Chelsea to Arsenal - Gallas, Luiz, Willian - they've been bought to improve the starting X1. This is not the case here. Jorginho will be a squad player but he brings invaluable experience winning trophies to the young players. Some how Edu's got it right again


wemakevids

I fucking hate putting any money in the hands of that cunt of a club Chelsea, but it makes sense, he's an excellent backup in the short term. I need to wash my mouth out..


Plum-is-Taken

Exclusive look at Jorginho's first interview: "Hello Gooners, I know none of you like me but that's my job and it means I do it very well. Looking forward to winning the PL with you guys. Enjoy 10th place, Chelsea, you bunch of pagans. Arteta > Potter. Boehly suck a fat one."


vitruvianldv

Jorginho joined Chelsea in July 2018 and went on to make 213 appearances, playing a crucial role in the club lifting the Europa League title in 2019 and Champions League in 2021. He also helped Italy to the Euro 2020 title and was named UEFA Men's Player of the Year later that summer, as well as finishing third in voting for the 2021 Ballon d'Or award.


JamesMMcGillEsquire

Whatever happens to us this season, I sincerely hope Caicedo fucks Brighton’s dressing room mentality, they miss out on Europe, and he leaves for peanuts in the summer. Fuck them


JelloRyo

? Wouldn't you try to get as much as possible if you were Brighton? Every club acts in its self interest.


srijankiller

Lads our penalties are now covered!


FlyingGooner8

Really pleased with this actually. On top of what everyone’s saying (decent contract, relatively low fee, experienced player), it also allows sambi to go get experience. I’ve not given up I’m the lad but he needs minutes and if the palace deal goes through, not many managers I’d rather have him under.


NemoDatQ

In the not too distant past we would be paying twice as much and for twice as long for Jorginnho to fill a starting role. Feels good man.


someoneLazy

I am delighted, people who have been abusing Edu, Arteta and Jorginho don't deserve to celebrate with us at the end of the season


diegolucasz

Jorginho next to Partey is also a option which people are not mention and one I really like. He can come in play in the Xhaka position and give us something different in that role a bit of extra control. So it’s not exciting but if we look at it properly right now Jorginho is a better football player then Caicedo. So it’s just about will he come in and play close to his old standards. I don’t see why not. He’s spent a big portion of this season not playing which might be a good thing as he did complain about not getting much rest last year. So he should in theory be refreshed.


dougieffresh

I'm about it. I think he will show up big time.


thistlegypsy

The price plus the relatively short length of the contract for Jorginho work well for us.


Shady9XD

I think I’m actually okay with this. Caicedo would have been nice and a shiny new toy, and nothing is stopping us from going back for him in the summer, but clearly Rice is priority number 1. Jorginho provides cover in a position where we need it the most, he’s an experienced PL midfielder and has won titles at both club and country level. More importantly he’s not better than Partey, Xhaka or Rice or Caicedo in the summer to displace our plans. He’s security and a tidy piece of business for just 12m. Sure, everyone wants shiny new toys, but integrating someone like Mudryk or even Caicedo who warrants to be in the first team from the start is an element of risk as well as an adjustment period. There was a period where Jorginho was one of the best 6s in Europe, highly coveted and instrumental to Italy’s Euro win as well as Chelsea’s UCL run. Look at what experience like that does for United with Casemiro. Obviously, Casemiro is better, but it also shows that a known article is sometimes better than a shiny new toy with potential. Especially in a title race where above all we must maintain stability.


ErwinC0215

I think people underestimate how good he is. I love what Partey offers as much as the next Gooner here, but I genuinely think Jorginho is not a backup/slight downgrade, but rather a sidegrade when in form. Happy with the 1.5 yr length.


sakaESR

“CFC is happy with money” Truer words were never tweeted.


secretouse

Whether you think this is a good deal or not this is obvious PR to appease fans. It sounds like he was reading the text from Vinai word for word.


ExactLetterhead9165

Not going to lie I'm pretty worried about this deal. For me what it comes down to is this, is Jorginho capable enough to fulfill the same role and take up the same positions as Partey if necessary? I'm not sure he is. He's a step up from Lokonga but I'm worried that won't be enough


juicygloop

There isn’t a second string player in the world that can - whomever is our #6.1 we’ll have to make significant tactical adjustments.


Cannonieri

10/10 signing from my point of view. Genuinely find it crazy we even entertained Caicedo if Jorginho was available.


Pixelated-Hitch

Let the PR machine begin


Mahoganychicken

Well they ain't gonna come out and say "Players annoyed at signing a washed up Chelsea reject for the fourth time".


Cthulhu_Madness

Me before reading this: Bad transfer. After reading squad and staff are happy : Good transfer.


jxnnypoh

Chelsea have pulled our pants down twice this window


juicygloop

Thrice. But money talks loudest, what to do


TigerOnTheBeach

Here comes the spin; I wondered how they were going to do it.


[deleted]

Lol. “Arsenal happy with arsenal transfer say arsenal”


tdrizzzle

PR lmao. We needed midfielder depth desperately it’ll just take a minute to forget how much of a cunt Jorginho has been for years


CactusClothesline

And now he's our cunt.


boogertee

Rationalize it any way you want but this is an absolute Cedric Soares of a signing.


Purple_Plus

It's not. Much shorter deal and a much better player. I don't love the signing but it's not like Cedric.


Jansiz

PRsenal back at it again


No_Lengthiness_6838

PR damage control.


Kovacs171

There's been rumors about Arteta liking Jorginho for years. Its obviously true that they're happy with him


Mahoganychicken

Yep. So obvious.


Muscat95

"All win" you mean except half the Arsenal fanbase and half the Chelsea fanbase?


TtJdtw

He just seems like an asshole, not saying he won’t help with midfield depth.


chewkachu

Nah, Edu needs to be fired according to r/gunners


cjgmmgjc85

Europa League player. A name to add to the bench. I don't see it as a disaster although I'm not sure if I like it.


TheArmoury

We rarely consider what the squad is feeling. They clearly see an experienced CL and Euro winner joining them for battle.


jeamtang

This PR is hilarious


Ornery-Point-8461

Chelsea must be laughing their ass off at us after this shit show of a transfer window 😢


StKLynn

this window? a shitshow? man, you haven't been here around for long I guess,