However, Arsenal have now moved to mutually agree a slightly premature departure for Jorginho, allowing him to become a free agent and join Brazilian giants Flamengo in time for the inaugural expanded summer Club World Cup, which begins in the United States later this month.

Italy midfielder Jorginho has joined Brazilian side Flamengo ahead of this month's Club World Cup, following a mutual termination of his contract with Arsenal, both clubs said.

Arsenal centre-back Gabriel says he is "proud" to have signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at the club until 2029. Gabriel has been a key player under Mikel Arteta since signing from Lille in September 2020 and he hopes the hard work of the past few seasons will result in long-awaited silverware.