MARC CUCURELLA was shocked to learn Jorginho had completed his transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal.
The defender found out during an interview and could barely believe the news.
Marc Cucurella's reaction when we told him Jorginho was joining Arsenal
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Cucurella was asked by Goal who he thought the most intelligent player in the Chelsea squad, and answered Jorginho.
But as he was about to explain his reasoning he was interrupted and was shocked to discover there were photos of the Italian in a Gunners shirt.
Cucurella said he was aware of the rumours after reading about a potential deal yesterday, and he began laughing in response when he realised Jorginho would no longer be his team-mate.
The transfer is set to be officially announced with Jorginho completing a £12million move to The Emirates and signing an 18-month deal with the option of an extra year.
Jorginho was snapped grinning from ear-to-ear in an Arsenal shirt alongside his agent, Joao Santos.
And his new squad number also appears to have been revealed.
He was wearing Arsenal tracksuit bottoms in the picture sporting the No20, which is currently unoccupied.
The Gunners moved for Jorginho as an alternative to number one target Moises Caicedo.
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Arsenal had multiple offers for the midfielder rejected by Brighton, the latest worth around £75m.
Mikel Arteta’s side could move back in for the Ecuadorian in the summer.