OFFICIAL: Chuba Akpom Completes Loan Move to Ligue 1 Club Lille from Ajax

OFFICIAL: Chuba Akpom Completes Loan Move to Ligue 1 Club Lille from Ajax

EJIM KAYCEE BETHEL
  • Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom joins Ligue 1 side Lille on loan from Ajax Amsterdam until the end of the 2024-2025 season.
  • Akpom brings his prolific goal-scoring record and versatility to Lille, bolstering the club's attacking options.

Through a statement on their official website, French Ligue 1 side, LOSC Lille has confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom on loan from Ajax Amsterdam until the end of the 2024-2025 season. 

The 29-year-old joins the Dogues with an option to buy, bolstering the club's attacking options.

Akpom's arrival at Lille marks a new chapter in his career, which has seen him play for several clubs, including Arsenal, PAOK Salonika, Middlesbrough, and Ajax. 

The Nigerian striker has established himself as a prolific goal-scorer, with 99 professional goals to his name.

Born in London, Akpom joined Arsenal's academy at the age of six and progressed through the ranks, making his debut for the Gunners' first team at just 17. 

Despite his promising start, Akpom faced stiff competition for a starting spot at Arsenal, leading to several loan spells at clubs like Brentford, Coventry, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton.

In 2018, Akpom made a permanent move to PAOK Salonika in Greece, where he quickly established himself as one of the top players in the league. 

During his three-year stint at PAOK, Akpom scored 29 goals and won the Greek Cup and Super League double in 2019.

Akpom's impressive form in Greece caught the attention of Middlesbrough, who signed him in 2020. 

The Super Eagles hopeful enjoyed a prolific spell at Middlesbrough, scoring 29 goals in 42 games during the 2022-2023 season, earning him the Championship's top scorer and best player awards.

Ajax Amsterdam snapped up Akpom in 2023, and he went on to score 15 goals in 36 games for the Dutch giants. 

This season, Akpom has found the back of the net eight times, including four goals in the Europa League.

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