Boro 
Lens 
- 9 April
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CONFIRMED: Chuba Akpom signs for Ajax.
Ajax beats Lens to sign Chuba Akpom. Boro accepts their €12.3M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Chuba Akpom moving to Lens.
CONFIRMED: Chuba Akpom signs for Ajax
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(Latest update: )Lens's pursuit of Chuba Akpom reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Lens has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Chuba Akpom (30).
- Lens has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Chuba Akpom.
- Chuba Akpom is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Lens squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca)
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Alternatives of Lens
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
67.8
81.2
|
Mateus Fernandes |
 West Ham
|
€23.9M |
|
67.7
70.5
|
Wouter Burger |
 Hoffenheim
|
€2.7M |
|
67.6
69.4
|
Pablo Ibáñez |
 Alaves
|
€3.5M |
|
67.6
69.5
|
Gabriel Sara |
 Galatasaray
|
€22.5M |
|
67.6
68.3
|
Martín Payero |
 Cremonese
|
€4.6M |
|
67.6
67.6
|
Florian Neuhaus |
 Gladbach
|
€2.5M |
|
67.5
75.2
|
Giovanni Fabbian |
 Fiorentina
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€8.1M |
|
67.4
69.1
|
Joël Piroe |
 Leeds Utd
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€16.6M |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Alex Matos | 15-08-2024 | Report | |
| Mikayil Faye | 09-05-2024 | Report | |
| Assan Ouédraogo | 08-10-2023 | Report | |
| Finlay Gorman | 13-09-2023 | Report |
Chuba Akpom
F, M (C)
Skill: 64.7
Pot: 65.0
Team
Ipswich
Ipswich
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€4.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€3.9M – €5.9M
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Who is Chuba Akpom?
Chuba Akpom (ENG) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Ipswich. Chuba Akpom is 30 years old (1995/10/09) and he is 183cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29. Chuba Akpom has also been used as a shadow striker.
Chuba Akpom's current transfer value is between €3.9M and €5.9M. His last transfer was from Ajax to Ipswich in 2025. Ipswich loaned Chuba Akpom for free from Ajax.
Chuba Akpom latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
