Flamengo's Jorginho, once a key figure at Chelsea and Arsenal, finds himself embroiled in a doping scandal. As reported by Brazilian journalist Renan Moura, the midfielder's initial sample has allegedly shown an adverse reaction.
The journalist noted that a retest of the second sample is set for Tuesday, 27 October. If anti-doping violations are confirmed, the player could face a ban ranging from six months to two years.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation of these claims. Brazilian media outlets report that Flamengo has stated it has not received any official notification of a positive result and is unaware of any planned retesting. Representatives from CONMEBOL have also not confirmed the existence of any case against the player.
The substance which may have been detected in the sample and the timing of the test remain unknown. An adverse finding in the initial analysis does not automatically deem the athlete guilty of breaching anti-doping regulations.
Jorginho has been playing for Flamengo since the summer of 2025. Before his move to Brazil, the Italian midfielder enjoyed stints in the Premier League with Chelsea and Arsenal.
Final conclusions regarding this situation will only come after official information is released and the necessary procedures are completed.
