Retired Nigeria skipper Austin Okocha has disclosed that his nephew Alex Iwobi recently penned a two - year contract with Arsenal. <br /><br />And the former Bolton Wanderers hero, who dazzled the world during his playing days, has tipped the highly rated striker to be a star of the future. <br /><br />&ldquo;Yes, I can confirm Alex Iwobi has signed a professional contract with Arsenal and the duration is two years .<br /><br />&ldquo;For me, it is about time for him to sign the contract. I knew it was only a matter of time before he was offered professional terms.<br /><br />&ldquo;For the fact that Arsenal have signed him for two years, that speaks volume of his qualities. And why not? He has every opportunity to be a great player like me,&rdquo; says Austin Okocha to <b><a href="http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/teams/arsenal/austin-okocha-reveals-his-nephew-alex-iwobi-penned-two-year-deal-with-arsenal/161982">SL10.ng.</a><br /></b><br />Even though Alex Iwobi is eligible to represent Nigeria, for now, he sports the colours of the England Under 18s<b>.<br /><br />Photo Credit : arsenal.com<br /></b>