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Despite being in advanved negotiations with Manchester City for weeks, Chelsea have hijacked the deal for Napoli midfielder Jorginho.

According to Sport Italia and CalcioNapoli24 via Football Italia, Jorginho flew from Naples to Milan on Wednesday, where he held final negotiations with his agent and Chelsea representatives before heading to London.

Jorginho is expected to have his Chelsea medical on Thursday before completing his move.

Jorginho’s move to Chelsea will also see Maurizio Sarri appointed as Chelsea boss after Chelsea agreed to pay Napoli €65million plus bonuses for the combined purchase of Jorginho and Coach Maurizio Sarri.