Arsenal midfielder Jorginho will wear the number 21 shirt at Flamengo, with a deal now in the final stages.
That’s [according to GE Globo](https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/2025/06/05/jorginho-usara-a-camisa-21-no-flamengo.ghtml), who report that the Arsenal midfielder will undergo a medical on Friday before signing his contract with the Brazilian side.
The midfielder is yet to sign for the club but has decided to wear the number 21 shirt for his new side. The current plan is for him to land in Rio de Janeiro in the early hours on Friday and then undergo a medical.
If he passes this medical, he will sign a three-year contract with the Brazilian side and finalise his move from Arsenal.
Flamengo are yet to announce the deal but have announced that the player will land in an alternative part of the airport and meet with football director Jose Boto after undergoing his medical tests.
The various parties reached an agreement earlier this week after Jorginho passed up on a bonus worth £500,000 to terminate his contract with Arsenal. This will allow him to play in the Club World Cup with Flamengo. They make their debut in that competition on June 16th.
Despite being a free transfer, the Brazilian side are set to pay around side are set to pay around €13m over three years between salaries and bonuses.