Arsenal and England youngster Folarin Balogun has his first real opportunity at the top level in Europe’s big leagues this summer after the New York City-born England U21 international arrived in Champagne to join Stade de Reims on loan for the season. According to the talent developer, the 21-year-old is the perfect profile to replace Ekitike while Arsenal could be set to benefit massively from his time away from the club this season. In an exclusive interview with Get French Football editor-in-chief Adam White, García shed light on the development aims at Reims and why Balogun was a wanted man at the Stade Auguste-Delaune. But more than that, I want to keep the team in Ligue 1 as well as develop young players. Though Balogun did not start the match, his instant impact could well see him trusted on Sunday when Reims host Clermont Foot at home.

Source: The Guardian August 12, 2022 19:03 UTC