2023-06-19 09:27:02
The nerve of youth or a strong character aware of its potential? International striker Folarin Balogun, who scored for the United States on Sunday in the Concacaf Nations League final, has warned his English club Arsenal, second in the championship behind Manchester City, that he will no longer leave on loan, after stints in the jerseys of Middlesbrough then Reims, in France. “I’m not sure how the talks are going, I’m not sure what’s going to happen. What I can say is that I will no longer go on loan, ”warned the young striker (21).
A product of the Arsenal academy, Balogun is coming off a fine season with Stade de Reims, during which he scored 21 goals in Ligue 1. Before that, he had already been loaned to Middlesbrough, in the Championship (2nd division English). Born in New York and arrived in England at the age of two, Folarin Balogun, who could also have chosen Nigeria, opted for the selection of the United States in May.
A tough battle to start at Arsenal
On Sunday, in the Concacaf Nations League final, he contributed to the American success against Canada (2-0), scoring Team USA’s second goal. He also played in the semi-final on Thursday against Mexico (3-0). ” It’s incredible. Incredible… It’s really a dream scenario for me, ”he reacted after the victorious final. And if, at first, Balogun intends to enjoy a family vacation, he mentioned the rest within the American selection.
“What surprised me the most was all the talent in this group. In my opinion, there are a lot of players who are going to have great careers, who are still young, just like me,” he commented. Coach BJ Callaghan, for his part, welcomed the “speed” with which the player successfully integrated into the selection. In club, Folarin Balogun can however expect a tough battle if he wants to win a starting place at Arsenal, where Brazilian international Gabriel Jesus is firmly established at the forefront of the attack. In this position, the Gunners can also count on another promising youngster, Eddie Nketiah.
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