Jorginho Opens Up on Chelsea Move, Expresses Desire for Serie A Return 'One Day'

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has revealed he wants to return to Serie A at some point in the future, even if he is enjoying life in London after completing a switch from Napoli this summer. 

Per Goal's Dejan Kalinic, the Italy international explained how much he likes the Premier League but also that Serie A is a league he wants to grace again:

"There is a big difference, in terms of rhythm, physicality. Everybody knows this, of course, but I am enjoying it a lot. I enjoy the high tempo of the matches and the fact that all the players get involved 100 per cent in the games.

"The Premier League is really nice, it's wonderful. It is also quite difficult to explain certain things. You need to experience them personally to take it all in.

"There were various things behind my departure from Napoli.

"The will of just one party is not enough. Serie A will always be one of the best leagues in the world. I hope to go back one day."

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According to Stuart Brennan of the Manchester Evening News, the midfielder was expected to join Manchester City before he made the Chelsea switch. The Sky Blues were reportedly left furious with Napoli over how the deal came about.

Football writer Jack Gaughan reported details on the negotiations with Napoli:

The 26-year-old ended up following manager Maurizio Sarri from Naples to west London, and he's been one of the Blues' standout players during their excellent start to the season. 

Jorginho was already familiar with Sarri's system and training methods, and his good form with the ball at his feet has allowed the team to settle around him.

The former Verona man has always been known as an outstanding passer, and he's been phenomenal in that regard:

It took Jorginho plenty of time to establish himself as a star in Italy, as former national team manager Gian Piero Ventura frequently overlooked him in favour of more industrious midfielders. He didn't make his debut until 2017, featuring in the ill-fated FIFA Word Cup play-off series with Sweden. 

After all that hard work to gain the respect of Italian fans, it shouldn't come as a surprise he's eyeing a return to the peninsula. A departure from Chelsea likely won't happen for years, though, so Blues fans shouldn't worry.