Alex Iwobi has sent a heartfelt message to former club Arsenal after joining Everton on transfer deadline day.
The midfielder has looked back on his time at the Emirates, which saw him lift the FA Cup and reach the Europa League final, and has thanked the club for turning him into a Premier League player.
‘I grew up dreaming of playing for Arsenal, following in the footsteps of some of my heroes. I’m proud to say that @ 23 I’ve achieved one of my dreams,’ Iwobi wrote on Twitter. ‘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!
‘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 #BIG172.’
Arsenal also thanked Iwobi on Twitter, writing 'Nothing but love'.
peterkimotho
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Arsenal must go without losing a single game for the next ten consequtive matches.
Zunaeotu
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Fine boy Alex Iwobi now a man. From my home town ONITSHA. Go on forward and up.Sky is ur limit. Your elder fan. Cheers!
zocclnpst
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Bigup iwobi ,safe journey but still at heart Arsenal FANS.
MANDY92
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wrong choice for Arsenal to be ur child hood supporting club, dreamed of playing for them and later played in Emirates stadium.. oh know what a poor choice.. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Good luck "Iweobi"
supaeiktyz
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Proper respect how u r leaving the club on good terms u will always be with us iwobi hope u do well in the future respect...
Simbclr
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We shall be missing you iwob
KingJerryTheGreat
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Prosper on and on...
leubciklo
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good luck my brother future ahead
coudisty
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son I'm a Ghanaian American I wish u a gud luck at ur next destination
Riybcnosuy
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you left us with Great Discipline.Keep it up the sky is your limit .
Doenoty
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I still not believe that u have left, God bless u bro
tokador
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Good luck boy
Joelo88888
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I’m gonna miss his hair
Pooeknsuyz
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I still find it difficult to believe that u're no more an arsenal playervbro, with tears rolling down my eyes i write with a heavy heart filled with love. U'il forever remain and remembered in my heart, i love u deep down my heart bro.i pray someday somehow u'il still be a gunner, God bless u more bro, i love u and il forever miss u
husekopry
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thanks be to God bro Iwobi for being what you are now ; you are matured and at leaving Arsenal bid the club well. Best of luck , Nig die heart fan Gagare 0001@ gmail. com
nekabmou
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Iwobi my brother I appreciate you all the time you played for arsenal fc. Not just playing you score vital goals big up to you and wish you well as you move ahead in your career. I missed you in Arsenal club. Stay bless.
Fatikmsuy
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Good luck bro keep up
kuwcilrsu
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My star boy farewell I will miss you in arsenal
holumidey95
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we miss you @big17
Buyemoprt
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RIGHT you have been given the tools. now it's time to sore. you developed well lad. Everton is a good team. sad to see you leave brother but all things happen for a reason. its gods plan and his plan will always favour you. you will do well at Everton. good luck and remember, once a gunner always a gunner.i wish you all the success.God bless.much love.will always be your fan.
fuzbinop
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don't worry my friend love is still her at Ar
peterkimotho
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Good luck you did us proud at arsenal.
Bona2
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respect my man
Nabcinprsy
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arsenal made a mistake
Siadipy
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With good performance in your new club,we are waiting for you at Emirates
Rawdklruz
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wow,I'm very proud of iwobi and I Pray he reach dreams and aspirations in life.thank u Alex.
wocbkntuy
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Wish to see you in super eagle kit again thanks for your contributions. up super eagle
wocbkntuy
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When I get the message I really feel sad I love iwobi more success
zihbinyz
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I don't care about who feels like it was a good business or what so ever ...this transfer was bad ....just as Gnabry & Chamberlain ....you have got Ozil and michkatyrian in thirties ....why sell him ....
fozaceopz
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south Sudan fans are too disappointed for what has happen bro...but we still remember u and much love...fight harder such that arsenal get u back.
Cuwdeipy
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Good luck and keep up the momentum all the arsenal fans are very proud of u
vowblrtu
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Alex missed you big as Arsenal fans from Somalia and hopefully Arsenal will bring you back after you have some enough game time at Everton.
Tiycdnt
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Good luck maybe will buy you back get some game time bro love you keep going higher
Kiwbdilns
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Iwobi Alex all the best as you move forward in your career.
Yekdiprtuy
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Unexpected. why do u leave us at early age? so sad
Cumdeloru
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good luck bro more Grace ahead of you
Trix911
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This is bad he should’ve stayed at Arsenal
cosbcklnt
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we are going to miss the ways how yu dribble may yu be successful Uganda Arsenal fans
Henrychaplow
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you're good
Beneikpsy
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don't mess up
xusni_official
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We are arsenal fans in somalia are from this moment going to be Everton fans😎😎😁😁😁
mupbceip
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Thank you brother
Nwamust30
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https://www.naijaofficial.com/transfer-why-arsenal-announced-david-luizs-deal-three-hours-after-deadline/
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if you are through with paper work after deadline you can still make an announcement later
pazimopsz
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jah guide you bro.
jedoprtu
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i still loving you Alex from your countnet
Yumiklpsy
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1 Alex i wish you best of luck in the new team proud of you boyyy one love on team.
cossie
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Already miss u IWOBI,wishing u the best at all and i wish to see u playing for arsenal again we still need u bro
yidiklno
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show them the way Gnabry is showing them
yidiklno
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All the best bro
fubadloy
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Oh lovely bro. Wish u all the best, may Allah lead u