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Balogun omitted from Monaco’s Conference League squad and will also miss PSG game

Balogun omitted from Monaco’s Conference League squad and will also miss PSG game

Summary

U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun has been left out of AS Monaco’s squad for the Conference League and will miss their upcoming French league game against Paris Saint-Germain. His transfer to Everton fell through due to health concerns, and Monaco may look to sell him to another club where the transfer window is still open.

Key Facts

  • Folarin Balogun is a 20-year-old American soccer striker playing for AS Monaco.
  • His planned transfer to Everton for about £40 million ($54 million) was canceled after health doubts arose in his medical check.
  • Monaco has left Balogun out of their Conference League squad and will not include him in the match against PSG.
  • Balogun has not played in any of Monaco’s first four games this season but is back in training.
  • Monaco needs to sell players to meet French league financial rules, putting pressure on Balogun’s transfer.
  • One possible transfer destination is Saudi Arabia, where the transfer window is open until October 12.
  • Japanese midfielder Takumi Minamino, returning from injury, is included in Monaco’s squad for both competitions.
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