Alex Iwobi has signed for Everton from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee after agreeing a five-year deal until the end of June 2024.

The 23-year-old forward is the Blues’ seventh and final signing of the summer transfer window following the additions of goalkeeper Jonas Lössl, right-back Djibril Sidibe, midfielders Andre Gomes, Fabian Delph and Jean-Philippe Gbamin, and striker Moise Kean.

Nigeria international Iwobi, who has 36 caps and helped his country to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals this summer, came through Arsenal’s academy before making his first-team debut for the Londoners in October 2015 at the age of 19.

Everton manager Marco Silva said: “Alex was one of our main targets for this window and I believe he is a fantastic signing for Everton. He is a direct and skilful winger and attacking midfielder who always works very hard for his team.

“He is still young but already with a lot of top-level experience – 100 Premier League matches, more in Europe and many international games.

“It was important for me to have one more quality option for our attacking positions to add to what we have with Richarlison, Bernard and Theo Walcott.

“Alex fits exactly the profile of player I want in my model. He is hungry to join Everton and take the next step in his career, to help us compete with the strongest teams in the league and reach his potential at our club.”

Iwobi, the nephew of Nigerian legend Jay-Jay Okocha, was born in Lagos, Nigeria before moving to England when he was four. Iwobi played 149 games for Arsenal, scoring 15 times and contributing to 42 goals.


Source: https://gidifeed.com/everton-announces-the-signing-of-super-eagles-player-alex-iwobi/

This means No champions/europa league For iwobi

It is true that Alex Iwobi is product of Arsenal Academy but he is first and foremost a young PROFESSIONAL footballer who needs ample playing time to develop more and achieve his potentials. The reality is that with the new signings at Arsenal and many promising academy prospects, Alex Iwobi will not have much playing time. So staying put because he loves Arsenal won't help him at all. Moving on is the best option for his career. I am sure he has the blessing of his parents to do that.

In any case, with Theo Walcot, he has a warm company waiting for him to often reminisce about their days at Arsenal. Moreover, Everton FC manager seems to like him, which is a good news. Wishing him a bright future. There is no doubt that if he 'blows' at Goodison Park, Arsenal will come calling once again for his signature.

Once a gunner, always a gunner.

Mixed feeling sha.. He created most goal scoring chances for Arsenal last season and scored 3 Premiership goals.

Unfortunately, most English Arsenal fans don't appreciate his efforts. He's just 23 though.. Nigeria most expensive player for now.
I hope he improves on his decision making at the final 3rd of the pitch and make more attempts at hitting the ball hard when shooting.

I wish you all the best and time for me to start following Everton's matches

GO and make your country Naija proud Bro

Alex iwobi would have being a great footballer if he focuses. To me he's distracted with fame

eyah......I wish him all the best

Nice one. Welcome to the Merseyside blue!

All is in order !

Good

Playing time factor....and suitable role for his making...attacking midfielder

This truly pains me as a Nigerian Arsenal fan. Good luck to him.

Let him shave that hair and go back to his normal low cut and see whether that thing pursuing him
Will leave him alone..
Damn this guy was good then, just all of a sudden after he started growing dreads , he lost it
Wish him the best though, he still has age on his side and can improve

[quote author=festacman post=81077284]It is true that Alex Iwobi is product of Arsenal Academy but he is first and foremost a young PROFESSIONAL footballer who needs ample playing time to develop more and achieve his potentials. The reality is that with the new signings at Arsenal and many promising academy prospects, Alex Iwobi will not have much playing time. So staying put because he loves Arsenal won't help him at all. Moving on is the best option for his career. I am sure he has the blessing of his parents to do that.

In any case, with Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcot, he has a warm company waiting for him to often reminisce about their days at Arsenal. Moreover, Everton FC manager seems to like him, which is a good news. Wishing him a bright future. There is no doubt that if he 'blows' at Goodison Park, Arsenal will come calling once again for his signature.

Once a gunner, always a gunner.

You are right bro

he goes there.for.playing time as everyone knows arsenal is ...


make.I just no talk as I can remember what happens.before.

anyway congratulations to him let him.keep his football development going.

he should brace himself for the derby with his there neighbors my team Liverpool.

amaniro:
Alex iwobi would have being a great footballer if he focuses. To me he's distracted with fame

Go to school and learn how to write well.

Big17

Nice for him. I just pity my darling United this season. No probz with the defence but leaving the task of goalscoring to that boy they call Rashford and his twin brother Martial, with their yeye elder brother Lingard? God will let them have sense.

There is room for better thing to come from you... I will miss you at Arsenal...Best of luck

festacman:


In any case, with Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcot, he has a warm company waiting for him to often reminisce about their days at Arsenal. Moreover, Everton FC manager seems to like him, which is a good news. Wishing him a bright future. There is no doubt that if he 'blows' at Goodison Park, Arsenal will come calling once again for his signature.

Once a gunner, always a gunner.

Welbeck is not at Everton

I love this move.
.

Iwobi Will definitely play more minutes than 60 (they just paid 70 milla for a guy, they would be compelled to play him regardless...)
...
Plus some ppl if not most ppl will actually recognize what Alex brings to a team..

But just in case U dont know..
Iwobi is a natural playmaker that should be playing either Secondary striker or Central attacking midfielder not a Left Winger or Left Midfielder (yes I know he's better off cutting on the LHS)

Ppl like to emphasize on his weakness but not appreciate his strengths..

I hope Silva realizes this if not its 35 milli pounds to the drain... And I hope Silva changes his last year formation to 4-3-3 instead of 4-5-1

But lets see how it goes regardless I am adamant Alex will be a hit at the toffees...

kaydee:
Welbeck is not at Everton

You are right. Got things mixed up there. Thanks for pointing it out.

Good move








Gooner till i six feet

To be honest,am going to miss him.
But he has to move on.

This is the only sad part for me this transfer window.

Make him dey go. He's now surplus to requirements. Pepe is here.

Draught:
I love this move.
.

Iwobi Will definitely play more minutes than 60 (they just paid 70 milla for a guy, they would be compelled to play him regardless...)
...
Plus some ppl if not most ppl will actually recognize what Alex brings to a team..

But just in case U dont know..
Iwobi is a natural playmaker that should be playing either Secondary striker or Central attacking midfielder not a Left Winger!

I hope Silva realizes this if not its 35 milli pounds to the drain... And I hope Silva changes his last year formation to 4-3-3 instead of 4-5-1

But lets see how it goes regardless I am adamant Alex will be a hit at the toffees...

So you think Iwobi can take the attacking midfield spot(Number 10 role) from Sigurdsson??

Famocious:
Mixed feeling sha.. He created most goal scoring chances for Arsenal last season and scored 3 Premiership goals.

Unfortunately, most English Arsenal fans don't appreciate his efforts. He's just 23 though.. Nigeria most expensive player for now.
I hope he improves on his decision making at the final 3rd of the pitch and make more attempts at hitting the ball hard when shooting.

I wish you all the best and time for me to start following Everton's matches

you sabi!....I would have preferred he stayed though, he has prospect at Arsenal

i love this move...





...the burden of arsenal was much, just watch him blossom now