Jorginho reveals CBF approach and explains snub to Brazil | OneFootball

Jorginho said he was approached by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)

Midfielder Jorginho has played for Italy since March 2016, after becoming an Italian citizen and spending years playing football in the country. As such, the Flamengo player revealed that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) contacted Edu Gaspar after he switched national teams and explained why he turned it down.

— When you dream of playing football, you picture the ‘Canarinho jersey.’ There’s no way around it. But at first, I saw the Brazil national team as something very distant. Then, I got my start in Italy. It was a country that welcomed me, embraced me, and opened the doors for me to fulfill my dream —, began Jorginho, in an interview with SBT.

— Later, when the call-up to the senior Italy national team came, I got a call from Edu Gaspar. Even though I didn’t see the Brazil national team as an option, when that call comes and you stop to think about it, it shakes you. At that moment, Italy needed my help. I made that choice out of gratitude. I don’t regret that decision, and my heart is at peace —, he concluded.

WHERE DID JORGINHO START?

Jorginho began his journey in Italian football. The Flamengo midfielder started his career at Hellas Verona (ITA) in 2010. He later also played for Sambonifacese (ITA) and Napoli (ITA), where he truly stood out.

For the Italy national team, Jorginho made his senior debut on March 24, 2016. During that time, he played 57 matches and scored five goals. In addition, the Flamengo midfielder won Euro 2021 against England at Wembley Stadium itself.

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