Arsenal forgetting face Cuba Akpom has left the North – London side for Greek side PAOK Salonika.
The fee is initially undisclosed but is believed to be around £2million. Though there are reports claiming that Gunners have included further sell-on clauses in the deal where they could receive upto £8million more.
Arsenal confirmed Akpom’s departure by issuing following statement on their official website:
Chuba Akpom has joined Greek Super League side PAOK Salonika in a permanent move.
The 22-year-old forward joined our academy at the age of six. He made his debut for our under-18 side when he was 15, before securing his first professional contract at 17.
Since 2013, Chuba has experienced a number of loan spells with Brentford, Coventry City, Nottingham Forest, Hull City and more recently helped Brighton and Hove Albion achieve promotion to the Premier League.
Earlier this year, Chuba joined Belgian First Division side Sint Truiden on loan.
Chuba made a total of 12 first team appearances during his time with us.
We wish Chuba the best of luck with PAOK.
The deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.
Good luck in Greece, @cakpom 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/TqkHDj1weq
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) August 3, 2018