Alex Iwobi has been talking to The Athletic about his move to Fulham, where he has been reunited with former Everton manager, Marco Silva.
“It was only a short space of time that (Silva) was there (at Everton),” says Iwobi. “It’s nice to work with him again, and to bring me here.
“(As the Fulham transfer came together) He said the same thing he did to get me from Arsenal to Everton. ‘I believe in your abilities, your qualities’, and he said it was a plus that I played in numerous positions at Everton. The main thing is that he knows I have the ability to get goals and assists.
“It wasn’t an easy decision (to leave),” Iwobi says. “I enjoyed my time there. Especially the last couple of years. I felt like they warmed to me. At the same time, I felt I needed a new challenge, and Fulham are giving me the platform to express myself and do that.”
It has been a difficult summer at Everton, amid financial uncertainty and a takeover. Did all that play a part in his departure? “There was a lot of talks behind closed doors — there are things that I’m not allowed to say — but I feel like it was a decision from the club and from me that the best solution was to leave,” he says. “I hope they do well, I have a lot of respect for them and left on good terms.”