Reims’ Folarin Balogun, on loan from Arsenal, is involved in an international battle, as he can represent England, Nigeria, and the USA. Despite pulling out of England’s U21 squad due to injury, his impressive form has brought him into the spotlight for his international future. Balogun’s parents are Nigerian, but he grew up in London and considers himself English. Balogun has family in Nigeria and the USA, and he plans to make his decision soon based on what is best for him and his family. Meanwhile, the USA is in talks with Balogun’s team to secure his international future, with the home World Cup just three years away.
Reims’ Folarin Balogun, on loan from Premier League leaders Arsenal, is involved in a three-way international battle, as he can represent England, Nigeria, and the USA. The 21-year-old forward has withdrawn from England’s U21s squad for their March fixtures against France and Croatia due to injury, despite playing a full 90 minutes in Reims’ last match, where he scored. His impressive form in France has brought him into the spotlight for his international future. Balogun is yet to earn his first senior international cap, but has represented both England and the USA at youth level. Balogun’s parents are Nigerian, but he grew up in London and considers himself English. He has family in Nigeria and the USA, with whom they regularly exchange and visit. He plans to make his decision soon based on what is best for him and his family.
The USA is in talks with Folarin Balogun and his team to secure his international future, with the home World Cup just three years away. Caretaker coach, Anthony Hudson, is currently laying the groundwork to have the Arsenal loanee commit to the country. Hudson stated that there is open dialogue between Balogun’s team and the USA, but refused to divulge further information.
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