Ajax have secured the signing of striker Chuba Akpom from Middlesbrough.
The 27-year-old has not participated in this season's matches, but he concluded the previous season with an impressive record of 29 goals for Middlesbrough across all competitions, thereby becoming the top scorer in the Championship.
Having reached the final year of his contract with Middlesbrough, Akpom has moved to Eredivisie by joining Ajax.
The deal, as officially stated on Ajax's website, involves an initial payment of €12.3 million, with a further €2m of potential add-ons.
Under the terms of the agreement, Akpom has committed to a contract that remains valid until June 30, 2028 and he will also wear the number 10 shirt as a player for Ajax.
Our new number 10.
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