Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has spoken highly of Bukayo Saka’s incredible performance at Arsenal, describing his former teammate as a ‘humble’ and ‘hardworking’ player whose growth has been amazing to witness.
Speaking to UEFA’s YouTube channel, Iwobi shares his opinion on how much Arsenal has changed since his own time at the Emirates, noting that few of his former teammates remain in the current squad.
Among the notable exceptions is Saka, who made his senior debut for Arsenal when he came on as a substitute for Iwobi several years ago.
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“It’s nice to see because he’s such a humble guy, he’s always been hardworking,” Iwobi said. “There are so many talented players at Arsenal, but he was the one who would just work hard and get on with it. It’s amazing to see how he’s blossomed into the player he is and the man he is.”
Since Iwobi’s departure, Saka has evolved into one of Arsenal’s key players and arguably the club’s most important figure.
Arsenal’s academy graduate Bukayo Saka has been been incredible for Arsenal and England this season. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
His statistics reflect his consistent improvement: he recorded six goal contributions in the 2019-2020 Premier League season, 26 in the 2022-2023 season, and 28 in the 2023-2024 season. So far this season, Saka has already registered 17 goal contributions in the top-flight, continuing to underline his importance to Mikel Arteta’s side.
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Iwobi, who now plays for Fulham, remains a dedicated admirer of the Arsenal academy graduate and takes pride in watching the Hale End product reach world-class levels. Iwobi’s comments come at a time when Arsenal is striving to secure major silverware, with Saka playing a crucial role in their pursuit of the UEFA Champions League.
