JORGINHO has endeared himself to Arsenal fans with a cheeky jibe about rivals Tottenham.
The former Napoli and Chelsea midfielder was asked about the North London rivalry between the two clubs.
Speaking to DAZN, the 31-year-old replied with two brutal words in reference to Spurs’ Champions League Round of 16 tie versus AC Milan.
Jorginho replied: “Forza Milan.”
He added: “The matches with Tottenham are those Arsenal fans look forward to the most. I am sure they will all support Milan.”
Gunners fans lapped up the remarks, one commented: “I love him.”
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The Serie A side are ahead 1-0 after the first leg with the return fixture set for March 8.
Jorginho joined Arsenal in January from Chelsea after their £300million spending spree.
The Italian had played at Stamford Bridge across five seasons, helping the club win the Champions League and Europa League.
But Jorginho decided to make the move across London to the Premier League title chasers because he felt he was no longer needed at the Blues.
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He said: “I had spoken to Chelsea and I knew I was no longer part of their plans.
“Sometimes you must accept when you are out of a project, things come to an end.
“I wanted to progress in my career and the Arsenal project suits me, I loved their ideas.”
Jorginho also opened up on the difference between Italian and English football, saying: “There is a difference and you can see it in games.
“In Premier League, you have to fight until the end, also against the last in the table, every game is tough.”
Additionally, he went on to praise the recruitment and form of his former side Napoli, who sit top of the Serie A table by 15 points.
They are also in control of their Champions League clash after beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the opening leg.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
