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Fulham sign Alex Iwobi from Everton late on deadline day in deal worth up to £22million... as Nigeria international reveals why he is 'buzzing' to be reunited with former boss Marco Silva

Alex Iwobi will be reunited with Marco Silva at Craven Cottage after Fulham completed the signing of the Everton midfielder in a deal which could be worth £22million.

The Nigeria international signed a five-year deal with the Cottagers and said Silva had been instrumental in convincing him to move back to London.

'I’m buzzing, I just can’t wait to get started, I’m excited to start my journey here,' he told Fulham's official website.

Alex Iwobi has signed for Fulham from Everton in a £22m deal late on deadline day

The Nigeria international will be reunited with Marco Silva, who signed him at Everton

'Marco Silva spoke to me about the ambitions of the Club, and I’m on board.