Jorginho Signs Three-Year Contract with Flamengo After Arsenal Exit

Flamengo have announced that midfielder Jorginho has signed a three-year contract with them. He left Arsenal before joining the Brazilian team. The Brazil-born Italy international negotiated his early exit from Arsenal to join Flamengo.

JORGINHO LEAVES ARSENAL FOR FLAMENGO

Jorginho‘s move to Flamengo comes just weeks before the start of the Club World Cup. The 33-year-old’s contract with the club runs until July 2028. He joined Arsenal from Chelsea in January 2023 and made 78 appearances for them across all competitions. His Arsenal contract was set to expire at the end of June, but he and the club agreed to terminate it early to allow him a smooth transition to Flamengo for the next stage of his career.

IMPACT ON ARSENAL AND FLAMENGO

Jorginho played a key role at Arsenal across two seasons, providing stability and leadership during a period when the club was challenging strongly for domestic and European honors. Arsenal finished second in the Premier League in the 2024/25 season, five points behind Manchester City. The Gunners will now need to strengthen their midfield options ahead of the next campaign. Meanwhile, Flamengo, currently challenging for top position in the Brazilian Serie A, will benefit from Jorginho’s experience as they prepare for the upcoming Club World Cup and look to close the gap to league leaders Palmeiras, against whom they play in their next fixture.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR JORGINHO AND FLAMENGO?

Jorginho is set to bolster Flamengo’s midfield as they aim for both domestic glory and a strong showing at the Club World Cup. His arrival provides the team with a proven winner, bringing UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and international experience to its squad. Fans can expect to see Jorginho make his debut shortly, with Flamengo’s next match a high-stakes clash against Palmeiras. The team sits just two points behind Palmeiras and hopes Jorginho’s presence will help them push to the top of the standings in the coming weeks.