Jorginho admits he lost 'joy' for football under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal
Jorginho's Departure from Arsenal
Former Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has opened up on his decision to leave north London, confessing that he struggled to maintain his passion for the game during his final months at the Emirates.
Struggles with Limited Playing Time
The Italian was reduced to a supporting role under Mikel Arteta and has admitted that limited playing time and a rigid tactical focus made it difficult to feel important to the squad.
- Jorginho left Arsenal as a free agent last summer.
- He signed for Flamengo on a free transfer after his Arsenal exit was confirmed.
Jorginho has revealed that his departure from Arsenal was driven by a fundamental need to rediscover his happiness on the pitch.
Rediscovering Happiness
After making the switch from Chelsea to Arsenal in 2023, the veteran midfielder found himself increasingly used as a squad player rather than a regular starter, which ultimately took a toll on his mental approach to the game.
