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Agent tells Jorginho to snub Premier League move

By Matt Law, Football Editor | 09 February 2018

The agent of Napoli midfielder Jorginho claims that the weather in Manchester could make it difficult for the Brazilian to move to the Premier League.

The agent of Napoli midfielder Jorginho has claimed that the weather in Manchester could make it difficult for the Brazilian to move to the Premier League.

Jorginho, 26, is believed to be attracting attention from both Manchester United and Manchester City as he prepares to enter the final two years of his contract with Napoli.

However, Joao Santos, who represents Jorginho, has suggested that the lack of sunshine in the North of England will scupper City and United's chances of landing the midfielder.

"From June he'll have two more years on his contract and maybe we'll start discussing it then, it's pointless messing with his head," Santos told Radio Crc.

"The contract isn't expiring any time soon, there's time. He's happy in Naples, Jorginho is happy and the city is very beautiful.

"Manchester United and Manchester City? When you're playing for the Serie A leaders it's only logical that important teams will ask for updates: for example the length of the contract. I'm glad to come here [to Naples] too, it's a very Brazilian climate. In Manchester it rains too often."

Jorginho has scored four times and registered three assists in 25 appearances for Napoli this season.