Albert Sambi Lokonga joins Luton on loan from Arsenal

Luton Town have completed the signing of Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan for the 2023/24 season.

Lokonga was heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium throughout the summer and has now finally secured an escape route up the M1 to Kenilworth Road.

The Belgian midfielder was not in Mikel Arteta's plans for the coming campaign having failed to impress during a loan spell at Crystal Palace during the second half of the 2022/23 season.

Lokonga has now finalised another Premier League loan, joining newly promoted Luton.

Speaking to club channels, Luton boss Rob Edwards said: "It's an exciting signing, he comes with lots of Premier League experience and has brilliant pedigree. I met him and had a really good chat, he's hungry and wants to play football.

"He knows and understands what we are about, he believes that he can help us and I think it's a really good fit.

"Another player for our squad who has Premier League quality, we'll get him now for two weeks during the international break for him to bed in and I’m excited to have him.

"He's a midfielder who really looks after the ball, he gives us stability to play in a double pivot if needed, but he can also run on and play as a number eight.

"He'll give us more control in the middle of the pitch during certain moments of games, but he's someone who hopefully we can help develop as well."

Lokonga's move to Luton was confirmed shortly after the Hatters' narrow 2-1 loss at home to West Ham United on Friday night.

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