Chelsea midfielder Jorginho: They used to call me Haginho after Hagi!

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21 Nov 2019 • 4:52 AM MYT
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Jorginho has revealed which player he was compared with in his youth.

The Italy international is currently enjoying his second season at Chelsea.

When he was younger, the midfielder has revealed his friends used to name him after Romania legend Gheorghe Hagi.

"Don't laugh, but I used to be called 'Haginho' by my friends when I was younger!" Jorginho told The 5th Stand app. "Which was after Gheorghe Hagi."

The 27-year-old has taken his game to another level under Frank Lampard this season.