Background
Chuba Akpom, the former Arsenal player, recently signed a five-year deal with Ajax for a transfer fee of £12.2 million. The 27-year-old striker had an impressive season at Middlesbrough, scoring 29 goals in 42 games. However, his former coach, Neil Warnock, has doubts about his capabilities as a forward.
Warnock's Rant
Warnock, who coached Akpom at Middlesbrough, launched an unexpected rant against his former striker. He expressed his disbelief at the transfer fee and warned Ajax against playing Akpom as a striker. He stated, "I never thought about playing him in the hole. He can't play up front. I hope Ajax haven't bought him to play up front because he'll be back in England or somewhere else next year."
Akpom's Career Path
After leaving Arsenal in 2018, Akpom joined Greek club PAOK. He returned to England in 2020 to play for Middlesbrough, but struggled to find his form initially. However, a season back with PAOK reignited his career, and he had his best-ever season with Middlesbrough, scoring 28 league goals.
What's Next for Akpom?
Akpom could make his debut for Ajax in their Europa League play-off against Ludogorets. The pressure will be on him to prove his worth as a striker and silence his former coach's doubts.
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