Fulham Reject $21.5M Atletico Madrid Bid for Alex Iwobi After Record-Breaking Season

Fulham have turned down a $21.5 million offer from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid for Nigerian midfield star Alex Iwobi, insisting the player is not for sale following a stellar 2024/25 campaign. Sources close to the club confirmed that the La Liga side submitted a formal bid earlier this week, hoping to land the Super Eagles ace as a replacement for outgoing winger Yannick Carrasco.

Atletico offered Iwobi a four-year contract with a salary package worth €7 million per season. The 29-year-old was reportedly open to the move, intrigued by the opportunity to play under Diego Simeone and test his skillset in La Liga. However, Fulham remain firm in their stance—Alex Iwobi is untouchable.

The Nigeria international enjoyed his best season to date in the Premier League, scoring 10 goals and registering 6 assists in 38 league matches. His consistency, versatility, and high work rate were pivotal in Fulham’s push for a top-half finish, earning him second place in the club’s Player of the Season vote—behind fellow Nigerian Calvin Bassey.

Iwobi also made history as the first Nigerian player to feature in all 38 Premier League matches for two separate seasons, a record that underlines his durability and importance to Marco Silva’s system. The club believes his leadership and presence in midfield are central to their long-term ambitions and are not willing to entertain any bids at this stage.

Fulham’s rejection of Atletico’s proposal signals a growing intent to resist foreign interest in their top assets. The West London side sees Iwobi as a core figure in their future European ambitions, and his current deal still has two years remaining. Contract extension talks are reportedly on the table for review by September 2025.

Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, are expected to consider other options after their offer was rebuffed. Iwobi was one of three names shortlisted by the club’s scouting department to replace Carrasco, and the Spanish outfit is now assessing alternatives in Germany and the Netherlands.

With the new season just weeks away, Fulham fans have taken to social media to applaud the club’s resolve, hailing Iwobi as a leader who embodies the spirit of the team. Whether this saga is truly over, however, may depend on how long Atletico are willing to persist—and if Iwobi’s La Liga dream remains quietly alive.