Everton manager Sean Dyche acknowledged that he regretted sanctioning the sale of Nigerian international Alex Iwobi to Fulham.
In a pre-match press conference ahead of the Premier League encounter against the Fulham team, Dyche said, “It was a very good deal for the club. I thought he was an excellent servant; certainly in my time here, I enjoyed having him around the place.”
“He was a joy to work with, a very good player in my opinion. Not one I wanted to lose but needs must be met at that time. It was a good fee for a good player.”
Dyche made this comment before the player anticipated return to Goodison Park with his Fulham teammates.
Iwobi joined Fulham in the 2023-24 season, and he has made a positive impact since moving from the Merseyside Blue to Craven Cottage.
In the 2023-24 season, the Fulham attacker scored six goals and created five assists in all competitions for the club.
He is famous among the fans for scoring a winning goal against Manchester United in the extra minute last season.
In the 2024-25 season, Iwobi has scored a goal and created an assist for the Fulham side.
The Fulham attacker spent four years at Goodison Park following his arrival from Arsenal for a transfer fee worth £22 million in 2019.
He initially struggled to make an impact at the club during his first season, with many Everton fans calling for his sales.
However, he turned everything around and became the fans’ favorite.
He was named the best Everton player during his last campaign at the club in the 2022–23 season.
Iwobi scored two goals and created nine assists in 41 appearances in his last season at the Merseyside Blue.
The Everton side will be going into the match against Everton with eight points from eight matches.
The Merseyside Blue started the 2024-25 season in an extremely horrible manner, letting down a 2-0 lead on different occasions against Bournemouth and Aston Villa.
However, they were able to gather some significant points this season with two wins and two draws in the Premier League.
Fulham, on the other hand, have been a much better team than Everton this season.
They are currently in the 10th place of the Premier League table with 11 points from eight matches.
The Lilywhites are expected to triumph over the Everton side when they meet on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
How much is Alex Iwobi’s salary?
The Fulham attacker earns a weekly wage of £80,000 and a yearly income of £4,160,000.
Where in Nigeria is Alex Iwobi from?
Iwobi is from Lagos State in Nigeria.
Does Alex Iwobi have a sister?
The Nigeria International has a sister named Marie Iwobi. Marie is a famous writer and editor who is based in the United Kingdom. Alex’s sister shares a close bond with the Fulham star.
How many caps does Iwobi have for Nigeria?
Iwobi has made 80 appearances and scored 10 goals in all competitions for the Nigeria national team.
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