Last updated on .From the section ArsenalAlbert Sambi Lokonga captained Anderlecht at times last seasonArsenal have completed the signing of Anderlecht and Belgium youth midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on a long-term contract. Having joined Anderlecht at 15, Lokonga made his first-team debut in December 2017, and has gone on to make 78 appearances, scoring three goals. I know Vincent very well and he talks so highly about Albert and the positive impact he had to Anderlecht in recent seasons. Arsenal technical director Edu added: "There was a lot of interest in Albert and he was a big target for us. The midfielder, who will wear the number 23 and have Sambi on his shirt, has played seven times for Belgium Under-21's, scoring two goals.

Source: BBC July 19, 2021 14:26 UTC