Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has moved to clarify a recent public misunderstanding, confirming that pop star Chappell Roan was not involved in a distressing hotel incident involving his family. The Italy international, now playing for Flamengo in Brazil, had initially taken to Instagram last month to describe an encounter where a security guard confronted his wife and 11-year-old daughter, Ada, after the child recognized the singer at a São Paulo hotel, leaving the young girl in tears.
Roan responded at the time, expressing sympathy for the family but clarifying she was unaware of the event and that her personal security was not involved. Jorginho has now issued a follow-up statement to set the record straight, confirming the security personnel in question was representing a different artist entirely.
"The situation did occur as described, and we acted on the information available to us," Jorginho stated. He explained that the guard has since publicly confirmed he was working for another performer. The midfielder noted that after direct communication, it became clear Roan "had no knowledge of what took place at breakfast and had not asked anyone to approach them. She was understanding and sympathetic to what happened to our child."
While the family remains puzzled by the guard's initial actions toward a child, Jorginho emphasized the importance of accurate accountability. "It was, ultimately, a misunderstanding in that respect, and I am glad to set the record straight," he said, expressing regret for the impact the situation had on Roan and stating the matter is now closed.
