Arsenal midfielder Albert-Moyo Sambi Lokongo has joined Spanish side Sevilla, on a deal that Los Nervionenses will have a chance to make permanent if they so desire. The 24-year-old spent the last two seasons on loan at Crystal Palace and Luton Town.
Sambi Lokonga arrives on loan, but Sevilla confirmed they have an option to buy, which Fabrizio Romano reports to be worth €12m. If they do execute that option, then Arsenal will retain a 25% sell-on fee too. An international with Belgium, Sambi Lokonga made 39 appearances for Arsenal in total, after joining from Anderlecht in a deal worth €17.5m.
🔴⚪️ Official, confirmed. Albert Sambi-Lokonga joins Sevilla on loan move from Arsenal.
€12m buy option, salary covered by Sevilla and 25% sell-on clause for #AFC if buy option is activated. pic.twitter.com/2On4lwf2Wc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 15, 2024
Last season at Luton, he made 19 appearances, in which he scored once and assisted three times. He has been used in various roles in the middle of the pitch, and should add a player with the ability to make an impact on the ball. He comes into a midfield with little certainty over its composition next season, with only Djibril Sow guaranteed his place next season.
