Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht. The 21-year-old joins Arsenal on a long-term contract after making 78 appearances for the Belgian club, where he played under former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. Arsenal have confirmed Lokonga will join up with his new team-mates in the coming days after completing a mandatory isolation period for international travellers. Image: Lokonga has joined Arsenal from Belgian club AnderlechtA Belgium U21 international, Lokonga received his first senior call-up earlier this year when he was an unused substitute against Greece, and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is excited by the midfielder's potential. Lokonga becomes Arsenal's second signing of the summer transfer window after Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares, who joined the Gunners from Benfica in a deal worth around £8m.

Source: Sky sports July 19, 2021 14:15 UTC