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Iwobi vows to repay Silva faith

By Daily Sports Nigeria on September 3, 2023

Alex Iwobi is relishing his reunion with Marco Silva at Craven Cottage after Fulham completed the signing of the Nigerian midfielder in a deal worth £22m.

The Nigeria international signed a five-year deal with the Cottagers and said Silva was instrumental in convincing him to move back to London.

Silva signed Iwobi to Everton from Arsenal in the summer of 2019, but the Portuguese was dismissed three months later when the Toffees struggled to get results.

Speaking on why he opted to join Fulham, the 27-year-old said the ambition of the club and the faith Silva has in him lured him to the club.

“I’m buzzing, I just can’t wait to get started, I’m excited to start my journey here,” he said.

“Marco Silva spoke to me about the ambitions of the Club, and I’m on board. Hopefully, I can bring something to the Club.

“It is the second time he signed me and this is with a charm. He wants to challenge for titles. He gave me confidence when he signed me at Everton and I hope I can repay his faith in me. He believes in my abilities. I can’t wait to work under him again.

“I felt it was time to leave and return back to London. The history of the club and the ambition and it’s a new challenge. Qualifying for the European competition will be a great deal of achievement for the club.”

On his preferred position at Fulham, Iwobi believes his versatility will help the Cottagers.

“I can play in numerous positions and can slot into any place in the forward. So whichever works is perfect for me.

“I want to do my best for the team. I want to create more memories at the club.

In four seasons at the club, Iwobi made 123 Premier League appearances for Everton, scoring six times. He was named Players’ Player of the Season and was one of the Toffees’ best players as Everton narrowly avoided relegation.

The 27-year-old played the whole 90 minutes as Everton lost 1-0 at home to Fulham on the opening day of the Premier League season.

But he picked up a hamstring injury in Everton’s 4-0 loss against Aston Villa and missed his former club’s 1-0 defeat at home to Wolves last week.

The Nigeria international is expected to make his debut for Fulham after the international break

Source Punch Ng

Posted September 3, 2023