USMNT striker Folarin Balogun addresses Monaco exit rumors

TL;DR

Folarin Balogun has addressed rumors about leaving AS Monaco after three years with the club. The USMNT striker has had a standout season, scoring 19 goals in 42 matches, attracting interest from Premier League teams.

Key points

Folarin Balogun addresses exit rumors from AS Monaco
He has scored 19 goals in 42 matches this season
Interest from several Premier League clubs has emerged
Balogun previously came up through Arsenal's academy

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USMNT striker Folarin Balogun addresses Monaco exit rumors

U.S. men's national team striker Folarin Balogun has spoken out amid rumors he could leave AS Monaco this summer after three years with the French club.

After an inconsistent first two seasons at Monaco, the USMNT striker has improved massively this season with 19 goals in 42 matches across all competitions.

According to L'Équipe, that has led to interest from several Premier League clubs. Balogun could be set to return to England after coming up through Arsenal's academy.

In a recent press conference, the 24-year-old addressed the topic of his potential departure from Stade Louis II.

"I think the most important thing for me is just to focus on the game against Strasbourg," said Balogun ahead of Monaco's season finale on Sunday.

"And then, after, of course, as you said, I have the World Cup, and then we'll see what happens after the World Cup.

"But I don't have any information or any news on that now. I just try to stay focused for the rest of the season."

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Q&A

Why are there rumors about Folarin Balogun leaving AS Monaco?

Rumors about Balogun's departure stem from his impressive performance this season, scoring 19 goals in 42 matches, which has attracted interest from Premier League clubs.

Which clubs are interested in Folarin Balogun?

Several Premier League clubs have shown interest in Folarin Balogun following his strong performance at AS Monaco this season.

How many goals has Folarin Balogun scored this season?

Folarin Balogun has scored 19 goals in 42 matches across all competitions this season.

What was Folarin Balogun's performance like in his first two seasons at Monaco?

Balogun had an inconsistent performance in his first two seasons at Monaco before significantly improving this season.