Albert Sambi Lokonga has spoken about how a phone call with Patrick Vieira convinced him to complete a January loan move from Arsenal to Crystal Palace this week.
Lokonga joined the Gunners from Anderlecht just over 18 months ago, with Manchester City legend and former Anderlecht boss Vincent Kompany comparing the youngster to footballing icon Yaya Toure. However, the Belgian has so far failed to live up to the billing, struggling for consistency and falling down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium.
The north Londoners then decided it was time to send him out on loan during the January window, with Palace a sensible destination considering they are currently managed by former Arsenal captain Vieira.
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