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Jorginho joins Napoli from Verona

UEFA Europa League contenders SSC Napoli have signed midfielder Jorginho from Serie A rivals Hellas Verona FC on a contract until June 2018 for an undisclosed fee.

Jorginho has been in fine form for Hellas Verona this term
Jorginho has been in fine form for Hellas Verona this term ©Getty Images

SSC Napoli have bolstered their squad with the signing of midfielder Jorginho from fellow Serie A club Hellas Verona FC on a contract which runs until June 2018.

Jorginho, 22, joins Napoli for an undisclosed fee having made 89 league appearances in three seasons at Verona and helped the club to promotion last term. The midfielder has been in fine form this term, scoring seven goals in 18 Serie A starts and helping Verona into sixth place in Serie A.

Rafael Benítez's side, who currently lie third in Serie A, take on Swansea City AFC in the UEFA Europa League round of 32 with the first leg in Wales on 20 February.

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