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Young Gunner set to leave Emirates as European giants eye £50m move.
Arsenal's rising star Folarin Balogun is set to leave the club this summer after an impressive loan spell in France.
Following his standout performances at Ligue 1 side Reims, the 22-year-old has garnered attention from five overseas clubs, signaling a potential exit from the Emirates Stadium in search of regular playing time.
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Balogun made a significant impact during his first top-flight loan spell, scoring an impressive 21 league goals.
This achievement propelled him to become the joint fourth highest scorer in France's premier division, highlighting his potential as a rising star in European football.
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According to Daily Mail, Arsenal has reportedly placed a £50 million price tag on Balogun as his remarkable form has attracted interest from several renowned clubs, including Italian giants AC Milan and Inter Milan, French sides Marseille and Monaco, and Germany's RB Leipzig.
While Balogun has garnered admiration from clubs in England as well, a move to a foreign club appears more likely at this stage.
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The young striker, who still has two years remaining on his current contract, has made ten appearances for Arsenal since graduating from the club's academy.
Upon leaving Reims at the conclusion of his loan spell, Balogun took to social media to express his gratitude.
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"Merci. Never easy to say goodbye, but we've arrived at the inevitable destination. Last summer, I had the opportunity to join and was welcomed with open arms from day one! The support I've received from you all throughout my loan spell has been incredible and heartwarming. I leave hoping I was able to repay the love, trust, and belief you guys put in me. This will forever be an unforgettable chapter for me and my family. Thank you for everything!"
As the young striker's future hangs in the balance, football enthusiasts and pundits eagerly await news of his next destination.
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With a host of illustrious clubs vying for his signature, Balogun's journey to establish himself as one of the brightest talents in world football has only just begun.
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