Iwobi is Going Nowhere! Fulham Slam Door on Atletico Madrid’s £21.5m Raid

Fulham have sensationally rejected a £21.5 million bid from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid for Nigerian midfield dynamo Alex Iwobi, sending a clear message: the Craven Cottage favourite is not for sale,’ Hammyend reports.

The audacious offer, first reported by AfricaFoot, caught both Fulham and Iwobi off guard. Atletico, desperate to inject fresh energy into their squad after a disappointing third-place La Liga finish, had earmarked the 29-year-old as a key target in Diego Simeone’s summer rebuild.

But Fulham aren’t budging.

‘The Whites view their 29-year-old midfielder as a key part of Marco Silva’s plans and are not considering selling him at this point,’ sources close to the club confirmed.

Atletico reportedly dangled a £115,000-per-week contract in front of Iwobi, but Fulham’s stance remains firm. The Nigerian international, who joined from Everton for £22 million in 2023, has become a fan favourite thanks to his tireless work rate and tactical versatility.

In just two seasons, Iwobi has racked up 15 goals and 8 assists in 77 appearances, and still has three years left on his current deal. His international pedigree is equally impressive, with 10 goals in 80 caps for Nigeria, including a starring role in their run to the AFCON 2023 final.

Whether Atletico will return with an improved offer remains to be seen—but for now, Fulham have drawn a bold line in the sand.