Arsenal 
Union Berlin 
- 23 February
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Folarin Balogun signs for Monaco.
Monaco beats Union Berlin to sign Folarin Balogun. Arsenal accepts their €30M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Folarin Balogun moving to Union Berlin.
CONFIRMED: Folarin Balogun signs for Monaco
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Union Berlin is keen on Folarin Balogun, yet with a probability of only 41%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- More potential than previously attracted players
- More expensive than previously attracted players
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Benedict Hollerbach, Yorbe Vertessen)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Benedict Hollerbach, Janik Haberer)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Benedict Hollerbach, Yorbe Vertessen)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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More potential than previously attracted players
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More expensive than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Union Berlin
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
70.2
71.0
|
Paulinho |
 Toluca
|
€4.6M |
|
70.2
72.1
|
Giacomo Raspadori |
 Atalanta
|
€25.1M |
|
69.7
71.5
|
Vangelis Pavlidis |
 Benfica
|
€38.6M |
|
68.8
73.9
|
Fisnik Asllani |
 Hoffenheim
|
€22.8M |
|
68.7
69.0
|
Ayase Ueda |
 Feyenoord
|
€17.3M |
|
68.5
77.0
|
Emmanuel Emegha |
 Strasbourg
|
€28.8M |
|
68.5
68.5
|
Luka Jović |
 AEK
|
€5.3M |
|
68.4
75.7
|
Gift Orban |
 Verona
|
€12.7M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
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| Martin Ødegaard | 05-11-2025 | Report | |
| Leandro Trossard | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Fábio Vieira | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jurriën Timber | 23-06-2025 | Report | |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 17-03-2025 | Report | |
| Ayden Heaven | 29-01-2025 | Report |
Folarin Balogun
F (C)
Skill: 66.7
Pot: 72.5
Team
Monaco
Monaco
Contract Until
29 Jun 28
ETV
€20M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€18M – €22M
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Who is Folarin Balogun?
Folarin Balogun (USA) is a A poacher and currently plays for Monaco. Folarin Balogun is 24 years old (2001/07/03) and he is 178cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29. Folarin Balogun has also been used as A mobile striker and as A pressing forward.
Folarin Balogun’s current transfer value is between €18M and €22M. His last transfer was from Arsenal to Monaco in 2023. Monaco paid Arsenal €30M for Folarin Balogun.
Folarin Balogun latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
