Alex Iwobi bids Arsenal farewell on Twitter post since joining Everton
- Alex Iwobi posts farewell message to former club Arsenal on Twitter following move to Everton
- The 23-year-old academy graduate recalled the good times he spent at the club in the last 15 years
- The Super Eagles midfielder also sent a message to Everton fans following his £35million move to Goodison Park
Alex Iwobi has taken to social media to publish an emotional farewell message to everybody associated with Arsenal after deadline day move to Everton.
The Nigerian international recalled some of the highlights from his 15-year association with the Gunners, including his first senior goal at the Emirates against Watford and his last strike against Chelsea in last season's Europa League final.
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In a message to his 2million followers on Instagram and Twitter, Iwobi stated: ''I Grew Up Dreaming Of Playing For Arsenal, Following In The Footsteps Of Some Of My Hero’s. I’m Proud To Say That @ 23 I’ve Achieved One Of My Dreams.
''From Playing For Arsenal Kids To 149 Senior Appearances. It Was An Honour To Play For The Club I Supported As A Boy.
''I’ve Enjoyed Every Minute Of It. So Many People To Thank, Far Too Many Individual Names To Mention But I Thank You All ! ''
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He added : So Many Great Moments, From Scoring My First Goal At The Emirates To Scoring My Last Goal In Baku. You’ve All Played A Big Part In My 17 Fantastic Years.
''Special Thanks To The Fans, My Team Mates, The Support Staff, My Coaches Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery Who Put Faith In Me And Gave Me The Opportunity to Grow As A Player And A Man.
''BIG Love To A Special Club. Arsenal Will Be Forever In My Heart. ❤️ #Gunners #BIG17''.
In a separate post on Instagram, Iwobi spoke his first words as an Everton player and said : ''Really Happy To Be An @everton Player. The Time Is Right For A New Challenge, After Speaking With The Manager And Key People At The Club, I’m Super Excited About This New Chapter In My Life. I Can’t Wait To Get Started! I Look Forward To Being A Part Of The History Of This Great Club. Let’s Go . #NaijaBoyIsHere #BIG17''.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Alex Iwobi received a farewell message from former Arsenal teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following his move to Everton.
The Super Eagles midfielder was signed on transfer deadline day to Goodison Park for £35million on a five-year deal.
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