Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony hailed the deal, saying he was "delighted", and that Assombalonga had been Peterborough's main transfer target.
After a reconciliation with owner Darragh MacAnthony, Ferguson was subsequently re-appointed as manager at Peterborough.
Used as a publicity vehicle for the MacAnthony Realty International group of companies owned by Darragh MacAnthony who is now the Chairman of Peterborough Football Club.
Darragh MacAnthony | John Darragh | John T. Darragh | Darragh O'Brien |