Jorginho transfer exit talk slows as Chelsea midfielder's agent discusses contract renewal
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho looks set to stay through the summer window after his agent revealed that finding a contract extension with the club was a "priority", with plans afoot to hold discussions about a renewal.
The Italy international has been a star performer for the Blues since his arrival, and was at the heart of their run to the 2020-21 Champions League Final, where he guided them to victory before repeating the trick with the Azzurri at Euro 2020.
A difficult 2021-22 season at Stamford Bridge had sparked some speculation over potentially bringing his time to a close in London however, with a return to his home country suggested by his agent - but now it looks as if the playmaker will be poised to stay.
Speaking about his player's contract status, agent Joao Santos downplayed the suggestion that his client was seeking a move back to Italy and instead insisted that the Blues remain his first choice.
"Chelsea are the priority," he told Tuttomercatoweb. "The contract will expire in 2023. I think we will talk about the renewal from September."
The comments represent a change of pace from Santos, who previously talked up Jorginho's chances of returning to Italy last autumn, following the high of his spectacular summer.
The Blues are in something of a transitional phase, having lost Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers to Real Madrid and Barcelona, and having loaned Romelu Lukaku back to Inter following a poor first season back at Stamford Bridge.
Their pursuit of Brazil international Raphinha remains at an impasse, with the Leeds winger set on a move to the Blaugrana, despite the Blues' reportedly superior offer.
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