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Boro sign Britt Assombalonga from Nottingham Forest in club-record deal

Middlesbrough have announced a club-record deal to sign Britt Assombalonga from Nottingham Forest.

The 24-year-old striker has signed for Garry Monk's Championship side despite an injury-hit three years at the City Ground.

Reports said the forward would cost Boro about £15 million. The club did not confirm the fee, but did say it was the highest in club history.

Assombalonga is a proven goalscorer in the Championship, having netted 30 times in 47 league starts since signing for £5.5 million in 2014.

However, persistent injuries have held back his progress, with a serious knee injury ruling him out for much of the 2015-16 season, but he signed a new five-year deal last summer after proving his fitness.