Jorginho Labels Arteta’s Style ‘Boring Football’ and Explains Arsenal Exit

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Italian midfielder Jorginho says he left Arsenal in summer 2025 after losing his passion under Mikel Arteta’s management. He joined Flamengo on a free transfer until July 2028, explaining he needed to “feel alive and important” and wanted to enjoy playing again. Jorginho made 79 appearances for Arsenal but started only 27 matches. He also criticised Arteta’s heavy focus on set pieces, calling it “boring homework” that sacrifices beautiful football.

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noahabout 10 hours ago

What do you think really drove Jorginho to swap Arsenal for Flamengo, beyond just calling Arteta's style boring?

princeabout 9 hours ago

Are there other factors behind Jorginho's move, like personal ambitions or cultural ties, beyond the playing style gripe?

jayjayabout 9 hours ago

Arteta's system is far from dull; maybe Jorginho just wanted fresh challenges in Brazil, not actual boredom.

halaabout 10 hours ago

He claims Arteta's tactics killed his passion, yet Arsenal players often thrive under that approach. Something doesn't add up here.

yemiabout 9 hours ago

Blaming Arteta's style feels like shifting responsibility when so many Arsenal players excelled under the same system last season.

femiabout 9 hours ago

If passion faded at Arsenal, focusing on consistent playing time and a supportive environment at Flamengo could revive his love for the game.

Jorginho Labels Arteta’s Style ‘Boring Football’ and Explains Arsenal Exit

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