Balogun-Inter, who is the attacker target for the transfer market – Corriere.it

From Brooklyn to London and, perhaps, Milan. The story of Folarin Balogunprofessional striker of thearsenalbegins in New York in the Dumbo neighborhood, the place of Once upon a time in America by Sergio Leone and in which he was born on July 3, 2001 during a vacation of his parents in the city (for this reason he acquired US citizenship). But at the age of 3 he moved with his family to London and started kicking a ball in the street. He wanted to be a defender, then found himself a centre-forward and now in the crosshairs of Milan and Inter, the latter betrayed by the unexpected and sudden turnaround of Lukaku
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The scolding, then to save him Henry

It turned into a tip gradually. He starts as a central defender, then is diverted to right winger due to his exceptional speed, finally ending up as a centre-forward. At the age of 7, Balogun receives a call from Arsenal and after five weeks of training, Tottenham also joins. He initially trains with both clubs, but ultimately chooses to sign with the Gunners. a hothead, at 16 he was expelled on several occasionsarrives late to the field and the coaches do not stop scolding him. Thierry Henry, the youth coach at the time, took care of saving him from an Arsenal flag. Try to encourage him, urges him to demonstrate his qualities. These are words (and advice) that enter Balogun’s head and heart. This is where the story of Folarin begins, who made his first-team debut in 2020 against Irish side Dundalk before being renewed until 2025. A sign that the Gunners believe in him: all after almost 40 goals with Arsenal Under 18 and another 45 with Under 21.

Many goals in the last season in Ligue 1

So he goes on loan – to gain experience – to Middlesbroughin the Championship, and in the last season at Reims. Here he scores 22 goals in 39 games, only Jonathan David, Lacazette and Mbapp score more. He plays for the United States national team (recent debut on June 15 against Mexico and immediately scored in the match against Canada, in the Concacaf final), although he could choose Nigeria for his parents or England — with whom he played 13 games (seven goals) with the Under 21 team — and now in Inter’s sights. The Nerazzurri consider him the ideal profile to complete the attack with Lautaro Martinez, Thuram and Correa. He is ready for a derby entirely made in the USA: Balogun with the Inter shirt, Pulisic with the Milan one. Without forgetting the Italian derby: Weah junior plays for Juve.