Albert Sambi Lokonga: Arsenal complete signing of midfielder from Anderlecht [PHOTO COURTESY]Arsenal have signed Belgium Under-21 midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Monday. Lokonga made his senior debut for Anderlecht in 2017 after coming through the club's youth academy and made his breakthrough in the 2019-20 campaign with 26 appearances in all competitions. He has been coached well by Vincent Kompany and his team at Anderlecht," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told the club's website. "I know Vincent very well and he talks so highly about Albert and the positive impact he had to Anderlecht in recent seasons. Arsenal finished eighth in the Premier League last season and will begin their 2021-22 campaign at newly promoted Brentford on Aug. 13.

Source: Standard Digital July 19, 2021 14:26 UTC