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Arsenal signing Lokonga: I've learnt plenty from Thierry Henry

Albert Sambi Lokonga has loved working with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

The Belgium midfielder has joined Arsenal from Anderlecht in a deal reportedly worth £18m.

Henry is an assistant with Belgium and Lokonga has revealed he has learnt a lot from the Gunners hero.

"It's very great, very great," Lokonga told Arsenal Media about working with Henry.

"It was really great [to work with him in the Belgian national team]. A great experience because in the few times I was with him on the pitch I learnt a lot, so it was a really great experience.

"I think it's a good thing for me because Thierry Henry was a legend over here."

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