United States international Folarin Balogun has been praised by team-mate Krepin Diatta for adding “incredible efficiency” to Monaco’s attack.
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Striker snapped up from the GunnersHas settled quickly in new surroundingsImpressing those around himWHAT HAPPENED?
The 22-year-old striker completed a €30 million (£26m/$32m) transfer to Stade Louis II during the summer window. Balogun decided to walk away from Arsenal having thrived in French football while on loan at Reims last season.
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He has already registered three goals for Monaco, breaking out famous Thierry Henry celebrations in the process, and was back on target when facing Reims in his last Ligue 1 appearance. Balogun did not celebrate that strike, but those around him are delighted to see a clinical finisher doing the business.
WHAT THEY SAID
Diatta told reporters after witnessing Balogun’s latest eye-catching performance: "This year, we're strong, especially with Balogun, who has just come in and has incredible efficiency in front of goal. We already knew his qualities, but he helps us a lot."
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Balogun has added to an attacking unit at Monaco that also includes club captain Wissam Ben Yedder, Senegalese star Diatta, ex-Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino and Russian playmaker Aleksandr Golovin. They are next in action against Metz on October 22.