New Fulham signing Alex Iwobi reveals why this was the right time to leave Everton

The Nigeria international’s reported £22million move to Craven Cottage from Everton was finally completed a couple of hours after the deadline as the paperwork on the deal was submitted ahead of the 11pm cut-off.

Silva recruited the former Arsenal midfielder at Goodison Park in the summer of 2019 and after four years, the 27-year-old has returned to London on a five-year contract.

“Marco Silva spoke to me about the ambitions of the club and I’m on board. I am hoping I can bring something to the club,” Iwobi told FFCtv.

“Second time is the charm I guess. I hope I am able to repay the faith.

“I’m back at home – which has a part to play – and the pull of Marco and how he appreciates me as a player gives you a confidence boost.

“He believes in my abilities and it is something I need when I am playing football to express myself so I can’t wait to work under him.

“I feel like I’ve spent a good amount of time at Everton; I respect them but I feel like it is time for a new challenge back in London and I want to see where my career goes.”