Sevilla have agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign Albert Sambi Lokonga on a long-term loan for the 2024/25 season, as the midfielder is not in Mikel Arteta’s plans.
The Belgian joined Arsenal from Anderlecht for about £17 million In 2021, and went on to make 24 appearances in his impressive debut season at the Emirates.
But the 24-year-old has struggled to get regular playing time under Mikel Arteta and has spent the past 18 months on loan at Crystal Palace and Luton, at Luton he was impressive last season.
The 24-year-old is ready to be on move again, but this time it is to Spain after his stint at Kenilworth Road.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla has reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Albert Sambi-Lokonga. The Belgian midfielder will join Sevilla on an initial season-long loan, with a buy option included in the deal, estimated to be worth €12 million.
Sevilla’s need for central midfielders is urgent, given their limited options for next season. Sambi-Lokonga’s arrival could relieve this dilemma, and if he maintains his fine form from his loan spell at Luton Town last season, Sevilla may exercise the buy option in 2025.
Whether he joins Sevilla or another club it remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, he has no future at Arsenal.
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