Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has spoken out on his future after considering leaving the club during the summer transfer window.
Lokonga struggled to cement a regular place at Arsenal last campaign, and due to the resurgence of Granit Xhaka in recent months, this season is no different.
The Belgian midfielder currently sits behind Xhaka and Thomas Partey in the pecking order and has now spoken out in an interview with DH, discussing his future at the club and whether he came close to leaving during the summer transfer window.
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“It’s a personal decision. [to stay]. I wanted to give myself one more year to stay at Arsenal and then see what happens. I think I have the qualities to succeed here. Last season I did not perform at my best level. I still have things to prove,” Lokonga said.
Lokonga is still just 22 years old, so not being a regular starter for a team currently at the top of the Premier League is nothing to be ashamed of. However, if the Belgium international wants to add to his only appearance for his country, then regular playing at club level will be necessary.
“At the end of last season, I almost broke. I called my agent to ask if staying at Arsenal was a good idea. He comforted me in my choice even though I know I need to start more often to develop myself,” added Lokonga.
Whether staying at Arsenal was the right decision for him remains to be seen, as there is no doubt that he will have to be patient to have a regular first-team career.
