"Iwobi recalls that he was given extra holiday by former Arsenal manager Unai Emery, but then ended up being called by his agent and by Marco Silva during his time on the beach with his parents. Speaking in the video clip above, the 29-year-old said he didn't have much time to think about his move to Everton."
"He very quickly ended up staying in a very dark and lonely hotel in Liverpool, and it seems he struggled with homesickness after leaving London for the first time. Looking back, Iwobi says he could perhaps have asked more questions about what life at Everton would be like."
Alex Iwobi, a former Arsenal academy product, revealed details about his hastily arranged transfer to Everton. While on holiday with his parents, Iwobi received calls from his agent and Everton manager Marco Silva, leading to a quick decision without adequate consideration. He was given extended leave by then-Arsenal manager Unai Emery before the move materialized. Iwobi struggled with the transition, staying in a dark Liverpool hotel and experiencing homesickness after leaving London for the first time. He acknowledged not asking enough questions about life at Everton. Despite the difficult circumstances, Iwobi has since built a successful Premier League career, particularly at Fulham, suggesting he could have developed into a valuable backup option for Arsenal.
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