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Arsenal star Jorginho reveals Mikel Arteta TWICE tried to sign him for the Gunners before he joined from Chelsea - as the Italian opens up on impact of Kai Havertz and Declan Rice on the title-chasers

On the back of committing his future to Arsenal, Jorginho is in a reflective mood.

His new one-year contract was announced on Thursday, a reward for being a crucial squad member for Mikel Arteta.

The 32-year-old has played 35 times in all competitions for the Gunners this season and Arteta has long thought highly of his man.

For the north London club's most crucial matches, Jorginho has been given the nod. That includes the two league games against Manchester City, and being used in all but one of Arsenal's Champions League matches.