Sometimes you have to move on – Alex Iwobi on Everton exit

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has opened up about his emotions ahead of facing his former club Everton in the Premier League this weekend, ahead of his first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium since leaving the Toffees.

Iwobi, who joined Everton from Arsenal in 2019, said that he still carries good memories from his time at Goodison Park but is now determined to create new ones in Fulham colours.

“In life, sometimes you have to move on,” Iwobi said, as quoted by Everton News.

“I have some good memories of Goodison Park, but now I am looking to create new memories playing against them, and hopefully we can get a win.”

The 29-year-old Nigerian international admitted that returning to face his former club brings a special feeling, but he remains committed to approaching the match with professionalism and composure.

“It always feels special to face a former team, but I will look to treat it like any other team. I try to treat all opponents the same way,” he added.

Iwobi departed Everton in 2023 after making 123 Premier League appearances and has since flourished under Marco Silva at Fulham.

Despite his gratitude for his time on Merseyside, Iwobi made it clear that his focus is now firmly on contributing to Fulham’s success.