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Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

, Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

NEW Arsenal signing Albert Sambi Lokonga trained with his team-mates for the first time on Monday after leaving Covid-19 isolation.

The 21-year-old midfielder has completed a reported £17million move from Anderlecht and will wear the No23 at the Emirates.

Albert Sambi Lokonga has trained with his new Arsenal team-mates for the first time
The 21-year-old looks in good shape ahead of the new season

, Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

Alexandre Lacazette (left) and Willian (right) got their first glimpse of the talent

Sambi was pictured training at London Colney on a red-hot afternoon in Hertfordshire – leaving fans on social media very excited.

One tweeted: “Can’t wait to see the best Belgian midfielder in Premier League action.”

While another wrote: “When are we lifting the trophy?”

Arsenal have confirmed Sambi has signed a ‘long-term’ contract at the Emirates after being praised by his new manager.

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Mikel Arteta told the club’s official website: “Albert is a very intelligent player who has shown great maturity in his performances during his development.

“He has been coached well by Vincent Kompany and his team at Anderlecht. I know Vincent very well and he talks so highly about Albert and the positive impact he had to Anderlecht in recent seasons.

“We’re confident Albert’s ready for the next stage in his development and we’re looking forward to welcoming a new member to our squad with his quality and presence.”

Sambi was a key member of Anderlecht’s squad before his departure, playing 33 games in Belgium’s top-flight last term.

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, Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

Ainsley Maitland-Niles tried to close down Sambi in training

, Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

The former Anderlecht star was signed for £17million

, Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

, Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

And Sambi may not be the only new midfielder at the Emirates this summer, with Arsenal rumoured to be interested in Brighton star Yves Bissouma.

The Gunners have also been linked with Italy international Manuel Locatelli – rated at £34m by Serie A side Sassuolo.

And Arsenal are the bookies’ favourites to sign Jordan Henderson, with contract talks between Liverpool and their captain reportedly stalling.

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, Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

Sambi was unveiled as a Arsenal player after training

, Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

The midfielder captained Anderlecht on several occasions last season

, Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal for first time after leaving Covid isolation and completing £17m transfer

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