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'.