Crystal Palace have confirmed the deadline date for Albert Sambi Lokonga’s loan from Arsenal.
Lokonga featured sporadically for Arsenal during the first half of the 2022/23 season, making just two Premier League appearances as Arsenal mounted an unlikely title challenge.
The midfielder has now joined Palace on loan for the remainder of the season in search of more regular football.
Speaking to the club’s official website after making the move, Lokonga said: “I’m really excited – I can’t wait to get started. I’m really happy to be joining Crystal Palace. I want to be away with the team as much as possible. I’ll try to push for me and the staff to do the best I can.” to reach the top.”
Palace chairman Steve Parish was quick to praise Lokonga too, saying: “I would like to welcome Sambi to south London and I am delighted he has chosen to join Patrick’s side for the rest of the season, having started a fantastic life in English football.
“He has been on our radar for several years since his appearance at Anderlecht, and we are very much looking forward to his contribution as we push to climb up the table.”
The midfielder has been replaced by Jorginho at Arsenal, with the Italian midfielder moving across London from Chelsea to join Arsenal on a permanent deal.
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