Millwall agree deal for Championship striker prospect
Millwall have signed Middlesbrough forward Ajay Matthews.
The 18-year-old has signed for an undisclosed fee from Boro and is the Lions’ third addition of the January transfer window after Tristan Crama and Aaron Connolly signed from Brentford and Sunderland respectively.
Matthews has represented England at U17 level.
“We’re delighted to welcome an exciting talent in Ajay Matthews to the club,” said Millwall director of football Steve Gallen.
“An England youth international, he has been playing for Middlesbrough’s U21s and we see this as a very good signing for our football club.
“Ajay’s an old-fashioned centre-forward who we’ve identified as having a number of positive attributes already for his young age. His pressing, aerial threat and the desire to have the ball to feet is impressive and – most importantly – he loves to score goals.
“He is only 18 years old, so we will have to be patient and protect the expectations around him. He will be out there training with the first-team everyday, which will be key in his development. We look forward to seeing the impact he can make in the future.”