Jorginho admits he was close to making a move to Manchester City before ending up with Chelsea three years ago,

the Italy midfielder following in the footsteps of a move from Napoli to Stamford Bridge. Former boss Maurizio Sarri, who joined in the same summer,

Chelsea’s Jorginho has said that the club ‘insisted’ he joined them rather than Premier League rivals Manchester City. 

despite Sarri’s extended stay at Chelsea, Jorginho has enjoyed considerable success at the club.

Having won both the Champions League and Europa League, however, Jorginho was reportedly in talks with City before finalizing with the Blues in 2018,

most recently, the 29- year- old. Has come out to confirm the story Confirm that happy with Chelsea

, “I joined the Tsar’s been three years, so he wanted me to come to Chelsea, I do not know how much,” he told L’Equipe.

“I have begun negotiations with Manchester City and I think I’m going to move there anyway,

” but then Chelsea insisted on wanting and I’m very happy to be here. today Especially after a great season in 2021, it’s like a dream. I chose to use this word because what happened to me was so great that I couldn’t believe it. I hardly even dreamed of it.”