Arsenal have reached agreement with Everton for the transfer of Alex Iwobi for an undisclosed fee after agreeing a five-year deal until the end of June 2024.
A product of Gunners Academy system, Iwobi becomes Everton’s seventh of the summer transfer window following the additions of Jonas Lössl, Djibril Sidibe, Andre Gomes, Fabian Delph, Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Moise Kean.
The Nigerian went on to make 148 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 15 goals and has also represented Nigeria 36 times.
✅ Creativity
✅ Flair
✅ Youth✍️ Signed, sealed, delivered!
Never in doubt, @alexiwobi! 😅 #EFC
— Everton (@Everton) August 8, 2019
Arsenal Head coach Unai Emery said: “Alex has made a big contribution here at Arsenal. He worked hard in the academy where he was an example to many young players and has been an important part of our squad. We wish Alex every success in the future.”
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.”
1⃣4⃣9⃣ games
2⃣3⃣ assists
1⃣5⃣ goals…and 1⃣ #NaijaBoy 🇳🇬
We’ve seen you go from boy to man, and @alexiwobi, it’s been a pleasure 🤝 pic.twitter.com/I08BslEUQM
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 8, 2019
