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Akpom: Why ex-Arsenal forward joined Middlesbrough

Chuba Akpom has revealed his reasons for joining English Championship outfit Middlesbrough from PAOK Thessaloniki.

After two seasons in the Greek Super League, the former Arsenal man moved to the Riverside Stadium outfit for an undisclosed fee after successful medicals.

Thus, he becomes Neil Warnock’s fourth summer signing after Sam Morsy, Marcus Bettinelli, and Grant Hall. There, he will link up with former teammate Britt Assombalonga.

According to the former England international of Nigerian descent, the dream of playing in the Premier League fuelled his decision as well as the role played by manager Warnock.