"I have more to do" - Jorginho reveals reasons for signing new Arsenal contract
The Italy international, who was due to become a free agent at the end of the season, was confirmed to have extended his terms on Thursday and is now understood to be tied down to the club until 2025.
Jorginho brought title-winning nous and years of experience to North London upon his arrival from Chelsea last January, and he has now appeared for the Gunners on 51 occasions in all tournaments.
The 32-year-old has scored one goal and set up three more in the process and has been a useful option in the number six position, thereby allowing Declan Rice to be deployed in a more advanced area.
Jorginho's old terms included a one-year extension option, but Arsenal opted to enter talks over a fresh deal for the Euro 2020 winner, who claimed that he still feels that he has more to give the North London giants in the latter stages of his career.
Jorginho: 'It's a privilege to play for Arsenal'«It's been really positive, because I felt part of something big straight away. I felt involved and really in a good place. It's not always like that, so when you feel something like this, it's something important,» Jorginho told arsenal.com.
«I'm really happy to stay, because it's a privilege to be a part of this family. My family is happy, we are really well settled and there's more to come!
»There was not much to discuss to be honest, because I feel really good here. Just to know that they appreciate me and want me to stay longer as well, it's a big thing for me. I feel that I have more to do, so that's the reason why I'm staying."
The ex-Napoli lynchpin also hailed the love from the fans as
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