“I truly wanted him to stay, but the board made the final decision. All I can do now is say goodbye,” Mikel Arteta said with visible emotion after Arsenal’s final Premier League match against Southampton today — a 2-1 win marked not only by late drama but by a painful goodbye. And no — it’s not Ødegaard, and it’s not Tierney.
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The identity of the departing figure remains under wraps officially, but sources close to the club suggest it’s Jorginho, the Italian midfield maestro whose calm presence, leadership, and experience proved invaluable during his time in North London.
Arteta, clearly shaken, praised the player’s influence both on and off the pitch:
“He gave us balance, clarity, and calm. The dressing room won’t feel the same without him.”
Jorginho, who joined Arsenal from Chelsea, may not have made headlines every week, but his intelligence, tactical awareness, and ability to dictate tempo earned him immense respect within the squad and among fans.
This farewell adds another emotional chapter to a season filled with highs, lows, and goodbyes — with Tierney also confirming his exit and Ødegaard reminding everyone of his captain’s pedigree with a last-minute winner.
GOODBYE, LEGEND — YOU’LL FOREVER BE A PART OF THE ARS
ENAL FAMILY.
