Premier League club Fulham has imposed a ban on behind-the-scenes dressing room content on social media platforms, with Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi confirming the new restriction affects his popular Snapchat posts.

The Super Eagles star revealed the development on Wednesday in a video uploaded on his official Snapchat account, explaining that the club’s media team had intervened to stop his regular behind-the-scenes content from the changing room.

“For those that are wondering why I’ve been snapping BTS in the changing room, there’s one person in the media team that’s been saying I haven’t been capturing the right stuff. So there’s no more BTS,” Iwobi said in the video.

The 28-year-old midfielder, who has built a significant following through his candid social media presence, disclosed that the club had threatened financial penalties for any breach of the new policy.

“They also said I might get fined if I continue to do so,” he revealed. “They’re trying to ban snap in our changing room.”

Iwobi expressed disappointment at the restriction, acknowledging that his followers had enjoyed the exclusive glimpses into the team’s private moments and player interactions away from the public eye.

“It’s a shame, man. I know you guys enjoy seeing what my teammates are like behind the scenes, but I have to respect the rules,” he concluded in the Snapchat video.

Iwobi’s behind-the-scenes content had become popular among fans, offering rare insights into the camaraderie and personalities of Premier League players in their most relaxed moments. His posts often featured interactions with teammates, pre-match preparations, and post-game celebrations or commiserations.

The Nigeria international’s social media presence has been a distinctive feature of his time at Fulham since joining the West London club.

However, the club’s intervention suggests growing concerns within football about the potential risks associated with unrestricted social media access to private team areas. Many Premier League clubs have become increasingly cautious about what content emerges from dressing rooms and training grounds.

For Fulham, the decision to curtail such content likely stems from concerns about maintaining privacy around team tactics, player conversations, and potentially sensitive moments that could be misconstrued or used against the club’s interests.

The development may disappoint fans who had grown accustomed to the unique access Iwobi provided, but it underscores the professional obligations players face even in their personal social media endeavours.