Fawaz Al-Hasawi confirms Britt Assombalonga signing

Nottingham Forest chairman Fawaz Al-Hasawi has confirmed the signing of Britt Assombalonga from Peterborough United.

The 21-year-old striker arrives on a five-year deal to become the club's record signing at £5.5m, and the move was officially confirmed by the Forest chairman on Twitter.

"We have just made our second signing of the day. Peterborough striker Britt Assombalonga signs a five-year deal. #nffc," he tweeted.

We have just made our second signing of the day. Peterborough striker Britt Assombalonga signs a five-year deal. #nffc

— @FAWAZ_ALHASAWI (@fawaz_alhasawi1) August 6, 2014

Assombalonga scored 33 times in 58 appearances for Posh last season.