Agent confirms Chelsea rejected Juventus swap offer of Pjanic for Jorginho

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4 Sep 2020 • 6:53 AM MYT
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Chelsea rejected a swap deal with Juventus involving Jorginho and Miralem Pjanic.

Italy international midfielder Jorginho has consistently been linked with a move to Juve.

But his agent Joao Santos has revealed how he missed out on a move to Turin, with Pjanic eventually swapped for Barcelona midfielder Arthur.

"Juventus had offered a swap deal including Miralem Pjanic, but the English side didn't take it into consideration," he told Tuttomercatoweb.

"[Juve sporting director Fabio] Paratici never called me. Would he have moved to Juventus with Sarri? I think so."

Santos added that Jorginho will look for a new club this summer if he continues to be overlooked by Frank Lampard, having barely featured for the Blues after the restart.

"He has a three-year deal with Chelsea. The market is long, it will last until October 5," Santos added.

"If Chelsea were to think that he is no longer part of the project, I would find an alternative solution.

"Last year he played 40 games for Chelsea and is an important member of the national team.

"So far we haven't received any official offers. He is followed by many clubs and there aren't many players with his characteristics in that role."