Folarin Balogun drops another hint on his Arsenal future. On Sunday night, Folarin Balogun equalized for Reims against Paris Saint-Germain, his 11th Ligue 1 goal of the season, reminding Arsenal fans of his potential. After paying tribute to Thierry Henry, Folarin Balogun seems determined to pursue his Arsenal goal.
Folarin Balogun drops another hint on his Arsenal future
Reims loanee Balogun, 21, is thriving. The England U21 international has 11 goals in 19 Ligue 1 games this season, including a last-minute equaliser against leaders Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Sunday night. Balogun dubbed Arsenal his “family” in a recent interview and copied Henry’s famous France celebration against PSG. Henry witnessed Balogun’s equaliser.
Balogun, who has two-and-a-half years left on his Arsenal contract, joined Reims last August and has proven himself – much to Mikel Arteta’s delight. The Gunners boss wanted the striker to complete a loan spell overseas to mature as a player.
“Arsenal is my family,” Balogun told. For me, the club represents brotherhood and unity. There, I learned always to push my limits. I remember from training the permanent desire to progress on a technical level.
“For example, we had to control the ball for 45 minutes without letting it touch the ground. I even practiced that this morning [Thursday] in training. Thierry Henry, the legend, who sometimes coached us.
“It doesn’t just mean on the pitch but also off the pitch. I think by the time I go back I’ll be in a better place to compete than I was before I left. I realised there were certain things I would struggle with but I think that’s a good thing.
“It helps you to manage stuff you’re uncomfortable with which is important. It is still early but definitely if I am around those sorts of names at the end of the season I would be really happy with myself.”
