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HUNGRY AKPOM’S EAGER TO SHINE AT BORO

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The LeaguePaper Team
27 September 2020

By Liam Quinn
CHAMPIONSHIP
CHUBA Akpom is targeting promotion after signing a three-year deal with Middlesbrough.
The 24-year-old striker left Greek side PAOK in order to link up with Neil Warnock’s side.
And Akpom, who started his career at Arsenal, has already set his sights on the Premier League. “It’s an amazing feeling to sign, everyone knows the history of the Boro,” he said.
“Hopefully we can push for promotion, I know that’s the aim of the team and, hopefully, I can help with that.
“When a team like Middlesbrough comes in you don’t nee...

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