CHELSEA midfielder Jorginho could be staying with the Blues after his agent said he is “prioritising” the club.
The 30-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season but his agent, Joao Santos, has hinted that a renewal could already be underway.
It comes amid reports Barcelona are interested in the Premier League ace ahead of a possible free transfer next summer when his contract expires.
Speaking with Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb, Santos seemed to dash those hopes, dropping a big hint about the player’s future.
Santos said: “We prioritise Chelsea and we are moving towards it. Another priority for Jorginho is to do well with the national team.”
It comes after Chelsea took a step closer to securing their spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League after defeating AC Milan at the San Siro.
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The opening for Chelsea came after a controversial red card was shown to AC Milan centre-back and former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori.
Jorginho proved his worth by converting the penalty and then helping see the Blues to a 2-0 victory.
Speaking about the game, Santos said: “For Chelsea, the match against Milan was a great match, it is proof that the team is doing well.
“Jorginho has played two hundred games with Chelsea, he scored from a penalty. Well, better than that…”
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Santos was then asked about being spotted in Barcelona following whispers of a deal with the Catalan side.
Santos added with a smile: “I went to pray.
“I worked in football, I have been to Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia but also in other parts such as Valencia and Lyon.
“I’m Jorginho’s agent, I may have talked about him but also others…”
Chelsea return to Premier League on Sunday when they go head-to-head with Aston Villa.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
