Premier League Club ‘Agrees’ Deal for USMNT Star Striker Folarin Balogun
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun is set to join Premier League club Everton in a deal reportedly worth an initial $52.3–54 million plus potential add-ons, making him the seventh USMNT player in the Premier League.
- Balogun, 25, currently with AS Monaco, impressed at the World Cup with three goals in four games and had a strong 2023-24 season with 19 goals and five assists in Ligue 1 and Champions League matches.
- The striker began his career in Arsenal’s youth system but moved abroad after limited first-team opportunities, playing for Middlesbrough, Stade de Reims, and Monaco before this transfer.
- Balogun is expected to replace Everton forward Beto, who may be sold to a Serie A club before the transfer deadline, and could debut against Manchester United soon.
- Everton finished 13th last season and have started the new campaign with four points from two matches, aiming to strengthen their attack with Balogun as a marquee signing.
