Assombalonga joins non-league Harborough Town

Britt Assombalonga was released by League Two side Barnet at the end of last season [Rex Features] Former Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga has joined National League North side Harborough Town on an undisclosed contract. The 33-year-old, who has spent much of his career playing in the Championship and League One, was released by League Two side Barnet at the end of last season. Assombalonga, a former DR Congo international, who has also had spells at Watford, Peterborough and Turkish side Antalyaspor, has made 486 senior appearances, scoring 173 goals. "With Britt moving locally, we had the opportunity to bring him in for pre-season and see whether he still had the bit between his teeth," said Bees boss Mitch Austin. "I'm going to be on him because I want him to have a high-scoring season with us. We want to get the best out of him while making sure he enjoys his football." Assombalonga said: "We will take every game as it comes, and I, along with the rest of the lads, will give everything we have to help the club succeed." This season will be Harborough Town's first in the National League North after they won the Southern Football League Premier Central division to achieve promotion.
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