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Chelsea midfielder Jorginho reveals he was 'close' to joining Premier League rivals Manchester City before sealing £50m move to Stamford Bridge

Jorginho has revealed he was 'close' to joining Manchester City three years ago but is 'very, very happy' to have joined Chelsea instead.

The 29-year-old midfielder was signed for the Blues by Maurizio Sarri for £50million from Napoli in July 2018.

At the time Manchester City were also linked with Jorginho.

Jorginho has revealed he was 'close' to joining Manchester City three years ago

Ahead of Saturday's showdown between the rivals at Stamford Bridge, Jorginho told BT Sport: 'It was close but it didn't happen. It's how it works in football sometimes.

'I'm very, very happy at Chelsea.