Folarin Balogun sends Arsenal message as he sets new record in Ligue 1 with winning goal vs Monaco
Balogun has delivered a powerful statement to Arsenal by creating history in Ligue 1 with Reims through his remarkable goal-scoring performances.
During his loan spell in France, Balogun has been in exceptional form and has netted more goals than two of the biggest names in football, Neymar and Lionel Messi, who play for Paris Saint-Germain.
Will Still’s team witnessed the striker’s exceptional achievement as he established a new league record. Balogun has become the youngest player to score a minimum of 16 goals in Ligue 1 during his debut campaign since the 1960-1961 season.
He accomplished this feat at the age of 21 years and 252 days old. The England Under-21 player, who is eligible to represent USA and Nigeria as well, played a crucial role in Reims’ remarkable 1-0 victory over Monaco by scoring a superb goal in the 51st minute.
This achievement by the young striker sends a strong message to Arsenal and could give their manager, Mikel Arteta, something to ponder over. Balogun is not the only loanee who has impressed during Arteta’s tenure, as William Saliba did the same over the last three years with Saint-Etienne, Nice, and Marseille.
Saliba has now become a crucial player in Arsenal’s squad, which is competing for the Premier League title, forming a robust partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes at the centre-back position.
Balogun has also displayed outstanding performance by scoring just three goals less than Kylian Mbappe and Jonathan David, who are the top scorers for PSG and Lille, respectively.
Following Balogun’s impressive performance and record-breaking achievements in Ligue 1, Arsenal fans have taken to social media platforms to express their desire for the club to consider the young centre-forward for the upcoming season.
They believe that his abilities and potential would be a valuable asset to the team, and they are excited about the prospect of him playing for Arsenal.
Folarin Balogun sends Arsenal message as he sets new record in Ligue 1 with winning goal vs Monaco