'He's a big clown' -  Iwobi reveals how close he is to Super Eagles and Fulham teammate Bassey

Alex Iwobi has revealed the kind of relationship that exists between him and fellow Nigeria international Calvin Bassey and how the latter has helped him settle down at the Craven Cottage.

Just like Bassey, Iwobi joined Fulham last summer after spending four seasons at Merseyside with Everton, making 140 appearances across all competitions and registering 25 goal contributions.

He made his Premier League debut for the Cottagers in their slim victory over newly promoted side Luton Town, coming on as a second-half substitute for Harrison Reed.

The 27-year-old got his first start for the London-based side in their 2-1 win over Norwich City in the Carabao Cup and got his first goal for the club in the encounter.

Iwobi has disclosed the close relationship he has with Bassey and how he has helped him settle down with his new Fulham teammates.

"I'm very close with Calvin," he says. "He's a big clown! And like a little brother to me. He just said, 'Alex, Come (to Fulham), man; come, man!" Iwobi said to The Athletic. 

"He did tell me it was a group of lads who work hard and are very honest. All of that has been true and they have made me feel  welcome."

The duo are still vying for a place in the starting XI of Marco Silva's side and will be hoping to become regular starters in the team very soon.

Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

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