Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has opted to represent the United States, U.S. Soccer said on Tuesday, after FIFA approved his decision to switch international allegiance from England. The 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims, had previously played for England at Under-21 l
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has opted to represent the United States, U.S. Soccer said on Tuesday, after FIFA approved his decision to switch international allegiance from England.
The 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims, had previously played for England at Under-21 level. Balogun was born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in England. He is also eligible for Nigeria through his parents.Balogun has scored 19 goals in 34 Ligue 1 matches for Reims this season."My decision to represent the United States came together with my family," said Balogun.
"In the end it became a no-brainer, but for sure it’s just something I wanted to do and it feels like I’m at home here."
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