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Agent leaves Juventus door open for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho

The agent of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has opened the door to a summer move to Juventus at the end of this season.

Jorge Santos insists there's been no contact with Juve, though is prepared to talk if they're keen.

Italy international midfielder Jorginho's future at Stamford Bridge has been the subject of debate after finding himself frozen out of manager Frank Lampard's plans since the Premier League's restart.

A ten minute cameo for victory at Crystal Palace last week was Jorginho's first appearance since the resumption. That was followed up by a full 90 for the midfielder in defeat at Sheffield United on Saturday. Lampard fielded Jorginho in the centre of midfield and left him on the Bramall Lane pitch for the entire game.

Amid that, it's emerged Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri is keen on a reunion with the Blues playmaker. Sarri worked with Jorginho at Napoli before winning the Europa League last season together at Chelsea.

Asked about the reports, Jorge Santos remarked to Radio Kiss Kiss via Le 10 Sport: “In the midfield, they have already recruited Arthur.

"I know (sporting director) Fabio Paratici well, but he never called me.

"(Maurizio) Sarri probably thinks he needs a player like Jorginho, but I don't know what Juventus' plan will be. If the Bianconeri and Chelsea agree, then we will assess."

- updated July 13

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