On Friday, Fulham manager Marco Silva addressed the media ahead of the Premier League clash with local rivals Brentford, where he discussed several topics, including Alex Iwobi’s recently released second single, “What’s Luv?”.
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As reported by The BBC, Iwobi made headlines earlier this year when he became the first Premier League player to release a single, following his debut track “Don’t Shoot.”
The Nigerian international has expressed that music is a long-held passion for him, serving as a way to articulate his feelings beyond the football pitch.
Earlier this year, the former Arsenal midfielder shocked fans when he returned to social media with a freestyle video after being away for a while, seemingly responding to criticisms of his performance in the 2023 AFCON final.
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Iwobi views music as a potent form of expression and a positive outlet for his emotions. By releasing music under his own name and image, he aims to distinguish himself from his peers in the Premier League and hopes to inspire young people to explore multiple identities rather than limiting themselves to one.
Marco Silva on Alex Iwobi’s song
During the press conference, Silva acknowledged Iwobi’s musical talent but admitted he hasn’t yet had the opportunity to listen to the new song.
“I haven’t listened to it! The boys were talking about it in the gym. He has a lot of talent; I’m sure it’s very good!” Silva said.
If Alex Iwobi takes to the pitch on Monday night against Brentford at Craven Cottage, it will mark his 263rd Premier League appearance since debuting in the division against Swansea City in October 2015.
