- Chelsea complete the signing of Jorginho from Napoli
- The Italy international had a successful medicals in London
- Mauricio Sarri was also unveiled as new manager of the Blues
Premier League giants, Chelsea have officially announced the signing of Jorginho from Serie A side, Napoli.
The Italian international completed his medicals in London as he joins his former Napoli coach, Mauricio Sarri, who was also unveiled as manager of the Blues.
The west London club took to their social media handle to make official the arrival of the Brazil-born Italy star.
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Manchester City were also in the running in signing the talented defensive midfielder but reports say he preferred to follow his ex-Napoli boss to Chelsea.
In the coming days, the team will begin their tour in Australia as new manager Sarri, is expected to bolster the squad with more summer signings.
Antonio Conte was relieved of his duties on Friday, July, 13 after spending just two years at Stamford Bridge winning a league title and the FA Cup.
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The club finished in fifth position in the Premier League and will not be playing in the Champions League next season but the 59-year-old is expected to better last season's performance.
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Chelsea finally unveiled their new manager, Mauricio Sarri.
The former Napoli coach signs a three-year deal with the Stamford Bridge outfit as he begins preparation for the coming season.
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Source: Naija.ng
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