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Fulham have turned down a £21.5m bid from Atletico Madrid for Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi, signaling their determination to keep the 29-year-old, who remains central to Marco Silva’s plans.
According to HammyEnd, a trusted Fulham news source, the club was caught off guard by the offer. Africa Foot first reported Atletico’s official proposal for Iwobi, who has three years left on his Craven Cottage contract.
HammyEnd.com later confirmed, “Fulham have turned down Atletico Madrid’s £21.5m offer for Nigerian international Alex Iwobi. The Whites view their 29-year-old midfielder as a key part of Marco Silva’s plans and are not considering selling him at this point.”
Atletico, coming off a lackluster third-place finish in La Liga, are overhauling their squad and have pinpointed Iwobi as a prime midfield target, reportedly offering him a four-year deal worth £115,000 per week to lure him from west London.
Since his £22m move from Everton in September 2023, Iwobi has won over Fulham fans with his consistent displays and versatility on the pitch.
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