Arsenal midfielder Jorginho admits January's move from Chelsea surprised him.

The veteran has become a valued option for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

He recalled: “I didn't see that coming, to be honest.

“It happened in less than 48 hours. It was very, very quick.

“I saw the opportunity of working in a team that had an amazing project, of growing a team, to try and achieve.

“And I felt they wanted me to give this help to improve the team, bring good energy — and I am glad they knew I would always put the team first.

“The project convinced me straight away to come."

Arteta also said: “As a role model, you want to look at somebody with his career and the way he acts every single day.

“He understands his role in a great way and whatever you ask him to do he will do it at his best — and that's something rare.

“The detail that he can go into, the understanding of what is happening live in the game, how he can correct it and how he can attract the attention of his team-mates to listen to him and do what he is telling them to do. It is very impressive.

“When he's on the bench, he's like another coach."