OFFICIAL: Lokonga completes loan move to Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace had made a late effort to sign Lokonga on loan.

After sending Cedric Soares to Fulham, Arsenal also completed a loan deal with Crystal Palace. Albert Sambi Lokonga will play for Palace on loan where Arsenal will no doubt be hoping regular football will get him back on track.

The Eagles have secured a loan deal for Lokonga from Arsenal following Gunner’s agreement to sign Jorginho.

Alan Nixon reported that Palace had made a late effort to sign Lokonga on loan, after being interested in him before he joined Arsenal.

Having signed for the club, Lokonga said, “I’m really excited – I can’t wait to get started. I’m really happy to join Crystal Palace. I want to go as far as possible with the team. I will try to push for me and the team to do the maximum to reach the top.”

Palace chairman Steve Parish added, “I would like to welcome Sambi to south London, and am pleased he has chosen to join Patrick’s squad for the rest of the season, after making an impressive start to life in English football. He has been on our radar for several years since his emergence at Anderlecht, and we very much look forward to his contribution as we push to climb the table”.

Lokonga has not appeared in a league game since October 1st, which is 11 games without starting or coming on as a substitute.

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