Jorginho Opens Up On Choosing Italy Over Brazil

Jorginho opened up on why he choose to represent Italy over Brazil yesterday.

Speaking to Sky Sport Italia after Napoliโ€™s 2-1 victory over Milan, Jorginho said:

โ€œIโ€™ll be honest, they were difficult days for me, but also wonderful ones. Having a choice like that, which is so important for your life and career, is not easy.

Up until a month ago, I had no hope of getting a Brazil call and wasnโ€™t even considering it. Then they rang and said they were observing me, so it was impossible to just ignore that. Itโ€™s still Brazil and itโ€™s still where I was born.

My head was spinning for a couple of days, but I made my decision and I do not regret it. I am very happy to play for Italy, I hope to bring great joy to the fans, as I love this country.โ€

Born in Brazil, Jorginho moved to Italy as a 15-year-old and started his professional career with Hellas Verona before permanently moving to Napoli.

He made his competitive Azzurri debut last weekend in the World Cup Qualifier play-off against Sweden.

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