Iwobi keen to sign new Everton contract

Everton midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has revealed that he is willing to sign a contract extension at the club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Iwobi was one of the most maligned players at Everton two seasons ago but midway through last season, the former Arsenal man had a resurgence playing an important role in the Toffees’ survival charge.

So far this season, the 26-year-old has not rested on his oars as he has been one of Frank Lampard’s trusted players at Goodison Park.

The Nigeria international has featured prominently in midfield this season providing six assists in 15 games for Everton so far this term.

Following his consistent displays, Everton have opened contract talks with Iwobi to extend his stay beyond 2024 when his contract expires and he insists that he is willing to commit his future to the club.

“I want to win as many things as I can with this club,” Iwobi told Liverpool Echo.

“That is why I came here, the club was very ambitious and it still is. I’d like to stay.

Iwobi also admitted that he was not trusted by former manager Rafa Benitez.

“He (Benitez) said to me, ‘I know it must be hard with the fans getting on your back, but that’s how football is’,” said Iwobi in an interview with iNews.

“It felt like everyone wanted me to go. They said, ‘If you want to play football, you would be better off on loan’.

“It was like, ‘You are not in our plans, try to prove yourself elsewhere’. I said I would rather take my chances and stay. I felt I had something to give and wanted to show my ability.

“The supporters were probably thinking. We are better off getting someone who can do the job’. I was told in the past I wasn’t good enough. When I hear that it motivates me to try to prove my point.”