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Alex Iwobi Completes Everton Transfer from Arsenal on Deadline Day

Bleacher Report | August 8, 2019

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Everton added another talented forward to their squad on Thursday, signing Alex Iwobi from Arsenal.

The Toffees announced the news on Twitter:

Everton

u2705 Creativity u2705 Flair u2705 Youth u270dufe0f Signed, sealed, delivered! Never in doubt, @alexiwobi! ud83dude05 #EFC

The deal was officially announced after the Premier League's summer transfer deadline had already passed. Iwobi signed a five-year deal.

The 23-year-old Nigeria international is a product of the Arsenal academy, making his first-team debut in 2015. He made 22 Premier League starts last season, scoring three goals and adding six assists.

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