ALEX IWOBI would reject a move to Barcelona even if they offered him a bumper pay rise, says his father.
The Arsenal youngster has been impressive since breaking into the team last season.
He has become a regular for Arsene Wenger’s side and his father, Chuka Iwobi, insists he loves life in north London.
Iwobi, 20, has made nine Premier League appearances this season with Arsenal in fourth place after 11 games.
And Chuka thinks he’ll remain at the club for the foreseeable future.
Chuka told AfricanFootball.com: "In football, you never say no. But at this point in time, he is at the right place.
"He’s doing well at Arsenal, but should any club come for him now, the answer would certainly be no.
"For him now, it’s not about the money.
"So, should a club like Barcelona come with more money, he will certainly stay back at Arsenal because now it is not about him making money, it’s about him concentrating on his career, progressing and going on to the next stage."
He added: "All he has known is Arsenal.
"He has never gone on loan, he has always been with Arsenal.
"He has broken into the first team and what they all talk about is his humility.
"I see him being in Arsenal for very many, many years."
He has become a regular for Arsene Wenger’s side and his father, Chuka Iwobi, insists he loves life in north London.
Iwobi, 20, has made nine Premier League appearances this season with Arsenal in fourth place after 11 games.
And Chuka thinks he’ll remain at the club for the foreseeable future.
Chuka told AfricanFootball.com: "In football, you never say no. But at this point in time, he is at the right place.
"He’s doing well at Arsenal, but should any club come for him now, the answer would certainly be no.
"For him now, it’s not about the money.
"So, should a club like Barcelona come with more money, he will certainly stay back at Arsenal because now it is not about him making money, it’s about him concentrating on his career, progressing and going on to the next stage."
He added: "All he has known is Arsenal.
"He has never gone on loan, he has always been with Arsenal.
"He has broken into the first team and what they all talk about is his humility.
"I see him being in Arsenal for very many, many years."
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