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Arsenal sign Lokonga from Anderlecht for £18m as Arteta continues to shape squad for 2021-22 season

The Gunners have added the highly rated Belgian midfielder to their ranks as they aim to recover from their disappointing 2020-21 campaign

Arsenal have completed the signing of Albert Lokonga from Anderlecht for £18 million ($25m).

The Gunners have seen off reported competition from clubs in Italy to land the 21-year-old, who has committed to a five-year deal at Emirates Stadium.

Lokonga will join up with his new Arsenal team-mates ahead of their pre-season trip to Florida latest this week with a view to forcing his way into Mikel Arteta's starting XI.

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