Chuba Akpom transferred from the English Middlesbrough FC this summer. In an item for Inside Ajax, we test his knowledge of the Dutch language and Dutch delicacies, and we look back at his time at school. "I was a pretty cheeky boy."
Chuba Akpom can call himself an Ajax player. The English attacker, just like Sven Mislintat, looks forward to his time in Amsterdam, his role in the team and scoring in the Ajax jersey. "I can't wait to show what I can do."
Chuba Amechi Akpom, 27 years old. Brit. Born in East London. Canning Town, to be exact. A striker: born to score. And now, a brand new Ajax player. But who exactly is Akpom? Time to get to know this attacker better.
Ajax, Middlesbrough F.C. and Chuba Akpom have reached an agreement on the transfer of the striker to Ajax. The 27-year-old Brit signed a contract that will run until June 30, 2028. Ajax will pay a transfer fee of € 12.3 million to Middlesbrough F.C. This amount can increase to € 14.3 million through variables.