Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has spoken out on his future after contemplating leaving the membership through the summer season switch window.
Lokonga struggled to cement an everyday place within the Arsenal aspect final marketing campaign, and attributable to a resurgence in kind from Granit Xhaka in the previous few months, this season isn’t any completely different.
The Belgian midfielder at present finds himself behind Xhaka and Thomas Partey within the pecking order and he’s now spoken out in an interview with DH, discussing his future on the membership and whether or not he was near leaving through the summer season switch window.
“It’s a private resolution [to stay]. I wished to present myself one other yr to remain at Arsenal after which see what occurs. I feel I’ve the qualities to succeed right here. Final season, I didn’t carry out at my finest degree. I nonetheless have issues to show,” stated Lokonga.
Lokonga continues to be solely 22 years outdated, so not being an everyday starter in a staff who at present sit prime of the Premier League isn’t something to be ashamed of. Nevertheless, if the Belgian worldwide needs so as to add to his one look for his nation, then enjoying usually at membership degree might be mandatory.
“On the finish of final season, I virtually snapped. I known as my agent to ask him if staying at Arsenal was a good suggestion. He comforted me in my alternative, regardless that I do know I would like to begin extra typically to develop,” added Lokonga.
It stays to be seen whether or not staying at Arsenal was the correct resolution for him, as there’s little doubt he must stay affected person to get an everyday run within the first-team.
