SUPER Eagles of Nigeria midfielder and playmaker, Alex Iwobi has opened up on his decision to leave Everton and join Fulham on transfer deadline day.
The Arsenal Hale End Academy product made an unexpected move to Marco Silva's side on deadline day as Fulham paid £22m, including add-ons, to get the deal done.
Iwobi claimed that he took the words of Marco Silva, who he played under at Everton, to convince him of Fulham's ambitions and plan.
“Marco Silva spoke to me and told me about the ambitions of the club and where he wants to go,” Iwobi told the club’s official website.
“I’m on board, and I’m hoping I can bring something to Fulham. He wants me to challenge things, and I feel like he gave me the confidence boost. I hope I’m able to repay the faith,” he added.
The 27-year-old former Arsenal midfielder is out with a hamstring injury and is expected to be back after the international break, missing out on the Nigeria AFCON qualifiers squad against São Tomé.
