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Chelsea transfer news: Maurizio Sarri reveals reason behind Jorginho signing
CHELSEA boss Maurizio Sarri has heaped praise on new arrival Jorginho in his first interview with the club.
The former Napoli pair are both settling into life in west London after their arrivals over the weekend.
Sarri's Chelsea move has been on the cards for some time.
But Jorginho looked destined to join Manchester City until the Blues persuaded him to join his boss in the capital.
And the new Stamford Bridge chief has been discussing his first signing for the club.
"Jorginho is not a physical player, he is a technical player," he told Chelsea TV during his first interview since taking over.
But the most important quality is that he is very quick with his mind
"But the most important quality is that he is very quick with his mind.
"So he has the ability to move the ball very quickly."
Jorginho officially signed for the club on Saturday, just hours after Sarri was announced.
“I am absolutely ecstatic to be here at Chelsea,” he said.
“It is not easy to become part of such a big team so I am very, very happy.
“I am excited to play in such an intense league, for a team that gives everything to play and win.”
The Italian international has already joined his new team-mates for pre-season after his country failed to qualify for the World Cup.