Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has spoken out on the shock exit of Jorginho on deadline day for a £12m deal.
The Italian midfielder left Chelsea for London rivals Arsenal on the last day of the January transfer window after spending four and half years at Stamford Bridge.
His transfer surprised many, including his Chelsea teammates, who admitted Chelsea’s players did not expect him to leave this winter.
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Speaking about his departure, Brazil defender Silva outlined his disappointment at Jorginho’s decision but insisted ‘it happens’ in football.
“It was for a direct competitor, but these are football things. It happens,” Silva said.
“He wanted to stay in England because he has family here. There are things that we have no control over, but we have to understand the player’s side of things.
“I know we have a lot of work ahead of us, especially as we have lost one of our great leaders in the dressing room.
“Jorginho is a guy who spoke a lot, and this hole will remain, but we have to move on.
“We didn’t expect him to leave, but it has happened. We have to make up for his absence in the best possible way.”
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