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Everton Confirm Capture of Arsenal Winger Alex Iwobi on 5-Year Deal

Everton have confirmed the signing of Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi on a five-year deal, after the Nigeria international agreed personal terms with the club.

Iwobi, who rose through the youth ranks at the Emirates and joined the first team squad in 2015, played 149 times for the Gunners, scoring 15 goals and contributing 27 assists largely from the flank.

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u270dufe0f Signed, sealed, delivered!

Never in doubt, @alexiwobi! ud83dude05 #EFC— Everton (@Everton) August 8, 2019

And, in a statement on their official website, the Merseyside club confirmed: "Alex Iwobi has signed for Everton from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee after agreeing a five-year deal until the end of June 2024.