Jorginho is set to join Brazilian club Flamengo ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup.
The midfielder will leave Arsenal as a free agent at the end of the season. While his contract was originally due to expire in late June, an agreement has been reached for the 33-year-old to depart early.
This early move allows Jorginho to link up with Flamengo in time for the Club World Cup, which starts on June 14. Flamengo will open their campaign against Esperance de Tunis on June 16, and are set to face Chelsea—Jorginho’s former team—in Philadelphia on June 20.
Jorginho previously spent four and a half years at Chelsea before transferring to Arsenal in January 2023. During his time with the Blues, he made 213 appearances, scored 29 goals, and recorded eight assists. He also helped the team win four trophies, including the Champions League and the Club World Cup.
At Flamengo, Jorginho will be reunited with a familiar name to Chelsea fans—manager Filipe Luis. The former Brazil and Chelsea left-back, who won the Premier League in 2015, took over as head coach in September and has already led Flamengo to Brazilian Cup and Super Cup titles.
This transfer marks Jorginho’s return to his native Brazil and his first time playing in the country professionally. He’s made 27 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions this season, recently returning from a lung injury with a substitute appearance against Newcastle.
The move is part of a broader rush by clubs to finalize signings ahead of the expanded Club World Cup. The Premier League has introduced a split transfer window, allowing clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City to bring in players in time. The initial window runs from June 1 to June 10, with a second opening on June 16 and closing on September 1.