Jorginho's agent gives update on player's contract situation

Jorginho is happy at Chelsea at the moment but his next destination in football may be influenced by compatriot Maurizo Sarri, says his agent.

Jorhinho is open to the idea of a Maurizio Sarri reunion and could yet follow his former boss to his new club, says his agent.

The pair worked together at Napoli for three years before both men made their way to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2018.

Sarri and Jorginho combined perfectly to help Napoli emerge as a major force again in Serie A, and were able to pick up from where they left off in the Premier League.

The midfielder was influential in Chelsea’s run to a third-place top-flight finish and Europa League glory in his first full season in west London. However, Sarri received much criticism for his selection choices and tactical approach in the Chelsea setup.

The 61-year-old ended up leaving the club to take up the top job at Juventus in June 2019, with Blues legend Frank Lampard drafted in as his replacement.

Sarri handed Juventus their ninth consecutive league crown but once again received the sack after bowing out to Lyon in the Champions League. The Italian manager is on the hunt for his next job and it appears Jorginho is keeping an eye on that development.

His agent, Joas Santos, details that Sarri could play a big role in the player’s next destination.

“He’s very happy with Frank Lampard and Chelsea can do even better than last season,” Santos told Calcio Mercato.

"He's very happy with Lampard and Chelsea can do even better than last season

"Jorginho has a personal and professional bond with Maurizio Sarri that is very strong. We're waiting to see where Sarri goes, and if it's a big club in Italy, he could follow him."

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“Almost all the Italy players are in Serie A, as it’s an important league, but his journey took him to London. If Maurizio Sarri had remained, perhaps he’d have joined Juventus.”

“Jorginho has a personal and professional bond with the coach that is very strong. We’re waiting to see where Sarri goes, and if it’s a big club in Italy, Jorginho could follow him.”

Jorginho starred for Italy during the international break and will be looking to keep his place under Lampard when Chelsea take on Newcastle at the weekend.