Jorginho leaves the team for free, Arsenal can no longer lose Thomas, 31-year-old midfielder deserves a new contract

Several media confirmed that 33-year-old Jorginho will leave Arsenal as a free agent this summer window and will join the Brazilian League Flamenco for free. The opponent has prepared a three-year contract for him. Jorginho's departure is not surprising. Although he still has 26 appearances this season and scored one goal, his position in Arsenal's tactical system is not that important. Considering the issue of age, it is not surprising that Arsenal gave up Jorginho, but Arteta must never lose Thomas again.

Like Jorginho, Thomas and Arsenal's contract also expired this summer. The two sides have not completed the renewal yet. Several media even said that Thomas will choose to leave the Premier League this summer window and join the Saudi League. However, Thomas' performance this season is worth a new contract, and his position at Arsenal is irreplaceable, and he has the ability to rewrite the game on both sides of the offense and defense. If Arsenal gives up Thomas, it will be difficult to find a suitable replacement, even if they sign Zubi Mendy.

Thomas, who is already 31 years old, has maintained a very good attendance rate this season. He has played in a total of 43 games in the league and the Champions League, and most of the games are starting, scoring 5 goals and giving 2 assists, and has performed very well in the position of the midfielder. This season, he averaged 2.4 steals and 1.1 interceptions per game in the league, while in the Champions League this time, he averaged 1.5 and 0.9. Moreover, in addition to the defensive end, Thomas also performed well on the offensive end, and his pass success rate is one of the highest players in Arsenal.

Thomas played a very critical role in Arsenal's tactical system. On the defensive end, he can form a barrier between the midfield with Rice. Coupled with his outstanding performance in the back line, Arsenal has become the best defensive team in European football. On the offensive end, although there is a lack of direct assists, his short pass and sorting in the middle can still help Rice relieve the pressure. Thomas has become Rice's best partner. Although he is over 30 years old, it is also difficult for Arsenal to find a suitable replacement in the transfer market.

With the loss of Jorginho, Arsenal will definitely need to strengthen in the midfield, but strengthening does not mean that Thomas needs to be given up. Instead, it can find a suitable rotation target for him, alleviate the pressure in the midfield, and focus on strengthening on the front line. Arsenal's midfield and backcourt have actually reached the championship level, and the frontcourt is under great pressure. If Arsenal can retain Thomas, even if it only takes about two seasons, the team's midfield will not have too many problems, and the stability of the lineup can be guaranteed.