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The 28-year-old was a subject of transfer speculation, with rumours linking the former Arsenal player with a return to England.

Before the start of the 2023/24 season, Akpom admitted that he was unsure of his future at the Johan Cruyff Arena, but the Italian football tactician managed to keep the player for his second season at the club.

Speaking at a press conference before their Europa League third qualifying round, second leg clash against Panathinaikos, Farioli spoke highly of Akpom, harping on his incredible work ethic.

“Yes, everything comes together. The mentality, the spirit, the attention to detail,” the Italian manager stated.

“One of the players sitting next to me is an example of that: Berghuis. If you watch the last two games, you see that he scores an important goal, but you also see that he defends—that is more difficult to see—like a fullback or centre-back. The energy in the sprint forward and backwards is what we need.”We need players with his (Berghuis) character and personality to be an example on the pitch.

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