Tim Iroegbunam has issued a heartfelt goodbye message to Aston Villa ahead of a transfer to Everton this summer.
According to SecretScout [20 June], the 20-year-old midfielder was on his way to Finch Farm on Thursday to complete a medical ahead of a proposed move to Goodison Park.
That move looks to be edging ever closer and Iroegbunam’s message on Instagram only seconds that, having now said goodbye to his teammates, coaches and fans.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday (22 June), he wrote: “After an amazing three years at Aston Villa, it is time to say goodbye. I have so much to thank everyone at this club for from making my premier league debut to playing in Europe.
“It has truly been amazing. Everyone involved in this journey has been so good to me and I won’t forget it. It was an honour to call myself a Villan.
“To my teammates, coaches and to you fans. You will all be missed. Lots of love, Tim Iroegbunam.”
Tim Iroegbunam closes in on Everton transfer after Aston Villa goodbyes
While moves away from clubs are emotional, it is part of the sport, especially when teams are being pressured by PSR laws in the Premier League.
