Alex Iwobi from Arsenal Academy left the Emirates Stadium in 2019 in a large move to Everton and has now explained how the shock to Goodison Park originated
Alex Iwobi has revealed that he had no choice but to leave Arsenal with Gunners Chiefs who would like to move him. The Nigerian winger left the Emirates in 2019 in a relocation of £ 34 million to Everton.
The switch put an end to the 15-year-old Stint of Iwobi, in which Arsenal graduated from the Academy of North London. But he has revealed that he was initially not particularly sold on a move to Goodison.
In the podcast of Inside Scoop Iwobi said: “Three or two days before the transfer deadline day my agent said that Everton was interested. I said nice. He said:” What do you think? “I said,” I feel a bit comfortable at Arsenal. ” But Arsenal has just signed Pepe for this quantity.
“They said,” Do you still want to stay? “I said,” Yes, I don't mind. “
And although Iwobi was not too convinced for a switch to Merseyside, he soon realized that a return to Arsenal was not an option. The now 29-year-old has revealed that Arsenal has pushed a quick sale of their side, with Iwobi not even had the opportunity to say goodbye to his boys' club.
He added: “Normally you need a medical before you go. He said:” Arsenal has already used the medical, they may want you to be gone because they have to sell someone “. And they had players who were not ready to go. But the easiest was me and the biggest fee was me. So I was like” Ah Arsenal wanted to come from me “.
“And you have to sign something on Transfer Deadline Day to ensure that you get an extra hour added. I had to sign that, I was in my room to sign everything and eventually it will continue.
“So I left Dubai. I just had to train. I didn't see anyone, gathered my boots and immediately went to Everton, nobody said to no one.
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Fortunately for Iwobi, he still received a statement from former boss Unai Emery. Asked if he was hurt by the nature of his departure, he said: “Yes, a little, at least let me decide for myself.
“It would have been nice to see you say, but how nice was that I was staying in a hotel at that time and Arsenal must have played Liverpool. I come back from the training and see the whole team have lunch.
“I spoke with Unai Emery and he said:” Watch Alex, this is football, I didn't want you to go, I had you in my plans, you have always been someone who was willing to work for the team. I didn't want you to go, but at the end of the day this is business. “I said there are no hard feelings, it's fine. He spoke to a level, that's why I respect him.”
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