Albert Sambi Lokonga was also considered a candidate for FC Bayern. However, he is moving from Anderlecht to north London.
Arsenal FC have signed midfield talent Albert Lokonga from top Belgian club RSC Anderlecht. Both clubs officially announced this on Monday afternoon. The 21-year-old costs almost 21 million euros and signed a “long-term” contract. According to the English media, this should run until 2026.
Lokonga will wear the shirt number 23 at Arsenal in the future, his name on the shirt will be “Sambi”. The central midfielder has been in great demand in the past few weeks. In addition to clubs from Italy, Bundesliga record champions Bayern Munich are said to have shown interest in a commitment. That reported The last news a few weeks ago.
Arsenal FC: Ben White should also come to Lokonga
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was pleased that Lokonga finally decided to move to north London: “Albert is a very intelligent player who has developed well and who is already appearing very mature. Vincent Kompany and his team have had him outstanding at Anderlecht trained. ” Lokonga is the second new signing for the upcoming season after talented left-back Nuno Tavares (21, came from Benfica).
Arsenal had needs in central midfield after the departures of ex-Hertha loaner Matteo Guendouzi (Olympique Marseille), Martin Ödegaard and Dani Ceballos (both back to Real Madrid). In addition, Granit Xhaka could still be drawn to the Roma.
Arsenal’s transfer activities are not yet over. After the disappointing preseason and missing the European Cup for the first time in 25 years, the Gunners definitely want to sign England international Ben White. With Brighton & Hove Albion, Arsenal has, according to information from Goal and SPOX agreed on a transfer fee of 58 million euros for the 23-year-old. The deal should finally be made perfect in the coming days.
There is also interest in European champion Manuel Locatelli from US Sassuolo. With the Italian, however, Juventus Turin is in pole position.
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