Trouble In Paradise: Carrick Assures Fans Of Akpom’s Future With Just Six Month Left On His Contract

Middlesbrough coach Micheal Carrick has revealed that everybody is “relaxed” over the contract extension of former Arsenal ahead Chuba Akpom.

The striker solely has six months remaining on his present deal, however the Championship membership has a one-year clause they’ll set off on his contract, which they’re certain to take. 

Which means he successfully nonetheless has 18-months left, giving the membership time to barter over a attainable extension with the striker.

Akpom has emerged as a brand new man this season, with the ahead having revitalised his profession on the Riverside.

A tally of 12 targets this marketing campaign makes him the joint-top scorer within the division, with a hat trick of their 4-1 win over Wigan Athletic on Monday bringing him stage with Viktor Gyokeres.

Carrick in keeping with FootballLeagueWorld, joked that Akpom shall be banging on his door for a brand new contract as a consequence of his good type.

Nevertheless, he believes that there isn’t any cause to hurry into any choice, revealing his personal relaxed temper relating to the state of affairs.

“He’s simply bought himself a hat-trick so he’s going to be knocking on the door asking for one, isn’t he?!” stated Carrick, through Teesside Dwell. 

“I’m joking, after all. We’re relaxed about that and I’m certain that shall be sorted in the end.”

Dare Ogun