Mikel Arteta has been delighted with Jorginho’s recent contributions to Arsenal but insists his long-term future is a matter for the club’s sporting director Edu to deal with.
"I’m really happy with him, that’s all I can say," he said. "The contract situation is for Edu and the board to manage.
"But his application, and the capacity he has in the big matches to affect the game is tremendous and he was really good against Liverpool again.
"I’m really happy with him, that’s all I can say. When we imagined what he could bring to the team and how we could make us better, he’s doing exactly that or even better."
Jorginho joined the Gunners from Chelsea just over a year ago and has proved a shrewd addition. With Thomas Partey still absent through injury, Jorginho’s experience is likely to be vital during the run-in, starting with Sunday’s trip to West Ham.
The Italian's contract expires in the summer and there has not been talks over an extension.
