March 25th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Folarin Balogun is uncertain about his future at Arsenal and has left the door open for a possible exit, while disclosing details of his recent conversation with club icon Thierry Henry.
The 21-year-old has been prolific in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 17 goals in 27 matches – only Jonathan David of Lille and PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe have scored more.
Arsenal are already equipped with various attacking options, with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah both jostling for the striker role, and the January acquisition of Leandro Trossard further enhancing their attacking depth.
This raises the question of whether Balogun will be welcomed back to the Arsenal first team next season, or if the Gunners will choose to take advantage of his impressive form and cash in.
When asked if he envisages a future for himself at the Emirates, Balogun told Ligue 1’s website: ‘Yeah, I mean contractually I have to go back as the loan was only for one year so that was always the agreement.
But I wouldn't, um, I'm not sure what is going to happen in the future. A lot could happen in football, a lot could change. It just depends on the conversations we have between me and the club in the summer, and we'll see what happens.’
In response to whether he may want to come back to France next season, on either loan or a permanent basis, Balogun said: ‘Yeah I mean there's no door that's closed. Of course I have had a good year here and to a lot of people it makes sense for me to come back here. So yeah I mean I don't know what the future will bring.’
When questioned on if he has been following Arsenal's progress in the Premier League, he replied: ‘I can't not really. Every time I turn on my phone and I see their scores, and I just see some of my friends, obviously I still speak with them, and yeah, I'm buzzing for them.’
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Folarin Balogun is uncertain of his future with Arsenal and has left the door open to a potential exit. The 21-year-old has had a successful season on loan at Reims, with 17 goals in 27 Ligue 1 appearances, only behind Jonathan David and Kylian Mbappe in terms of the league's top scorers. With the club already having Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah and Leandro Trossard providing attacking options, it is unclear if Balogun will return to the Gunners for next season. When asked if he foresees a future back at the Emirates, the youngster replied that he had to return contractually due to the loan agreement, but the decision would depend on the conversations he has with the club in the summer. Balogun also mentioned that there is no door closed in terms of a possible return to France, citing the positive season he has had. Lastly, he commented that he couldn't help but follow Arsenal's scores and buzz for them when he sees his friends.
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