​Family of Lokonga speaks out over Arsenal future | OneFootball

Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is happy at the club at present.

That is according to his brother, Paul-Jose M'Poku.

The Belgian midfielder was always bought as a future prospect by Arsenal, but did play significantly in the first half of the season.

Even though he has been less involved in the second half of the campaign, he is not displeased with life at the North London club.

Speaking to Belgian outlet RTBF, M'Poku said: "We're not worried.

"Other players like Kevin De Bruyne or Romelu Lukaku have also taken time to establish themselves in the English Premier League. The difference with the Belgian league is big, and Arsenal is not a mid-table club.

"We would have signed with both hands for a first season with 33% of playing time. And Albert is improving every day, especially in training.

"But the competition is tough in the team, with boys like Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka or Mohamed Elneny, and the coach must respect a certain hierarchy.

"He has so much talent; sometimes it seems so easy for him that maybe the coach expects more from him? He shouldn't rest on his abilities. And maybe he needs to show more in training. I'm not worried, and neither is he.

"It's [a transfer] out of the question, at least for him. He is very well integrated into the club and the city, he is happy, although he hopes to play more next season, and his potential would deserve it.

"And there will be European games. I talked to him on the phone on Monday; he was disappointed because, with the defeat in Newcastle, the Champions League has moved away, but there will be the Europa League, and he is positive about his season."