"Could bring huge value: Lokonga joins HSV!" | OneFootball

After the derby defeat against FC St. Pauli, HSV presents fresh personnel: Albert Sambi Lokonga transfers from FC Arsenal to the Elbe!

Hamburger SV has made a move in the transfer market and signed Albert Sambi Lokonga! The Belgian recently played for FC Arsenal in the Premier League. According to various media reports, the Rothosen are transferring around three million euros to London.

Lokonga joined the Gunners in 2021 for a hefty 17 million euros from RSC Anderlecht, but spent the last two seasons on loan at Luton Town and FC Sevilla. There, he also experienced limited success.

And yet: At HSV, the officials have high hopes for the undoubtedly highly talented midfielder. In coach Merlin Polzin's 3-4-3 system, Lokonga is expected to bring more dynamism and goal threat from the midfield center. Interestingly, he will meet Fábio Vieira at Volkspark, a former teammate from FC Arsenal, who is also expected to be presented during the Deadline Day! Together, the new signings are supposed to provide the team with the necessary Bundesliga suitability!

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HSV looks forward to a “skilled and experienced midfielder”

“With the signing of Sambi, we gain a skilled and experienced midfielder. He has proven his qualities at the highest level in the Premier League and La Liga in recent years and is expected to help our team in both build-up play and transition play. We are very pleased to welcome him to HSV,” said sports director Stefan Kuntz during the announcement.

Sports director Claus Costa meanwhile elaborated on the qualities of the newcomer. “Sambi is a technically strong player with excellent passing skills, especially in depth,” said Costa. “He possesses a high level of confidence in ball play overall – impresses with playing strength, composure, and strategic quality. This can create enormous added value for our team.”

Lokonga describes himself as follows: “I am a team player. I definitely want to help the team with my qualities – be it through goals, assists, or defensive work.” He enthusiastically added: “Let's get started: I want to get on the field and just play football.” At HSV, he will wear the number 6 jersey.

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