Balogun Seeking Monaco Departure
Serie A sides. The USMNT striker, who joined Monaco from Ligue 1.
According to a report from The Athletic, Balogun is keen to move on and Monaco are willing to listen to offers, setting a price tag for the 24-year-old. The news has immediately alerted top clubs in Italy, who are monitoring the situation closely.
Serie A Suitors Line Up
Italy's biggest clubs have been long-term admirers of Balogun, dating back to his prolific loan spell at Stade de Reims in 2022-23, when he netted 21 Ligue 1 goals. Serie A's tactical demands often suit strikers who can press from the front and exploit space – attributes Balogun has in abundance. His ability to play across the front line adds to his appeal for clubs navigating fixture congestion in domestic and European competitions.
Price Tag and Monaco's Stance
Monaco are understood to value Balogun at around €35-40 million, a figure that reflects both his potential and the remaining years on his contract, which runs until 2028. While the principality club are reluctant to lose a key asset, they are prepared to cash in if the right offer arrives, especially given Balogun's apparent desire to move on.
The report claims that an official bid is yet to be lodged by any Serie A club, but preliminary talks have taken place through intermediaries. With the summer window now open, formal approaches are expected in the coming weeks.
What This Means for Club and Country
For Balogun, a move to Serie A would represent a fresh start and a chance to prove himself in one of Europe's most demanding leagues. It would also have implications for his international career; with the 2026 World Cup on home soil approaching, regular high-level football is imperative for the United States' first-choice striker.
Monaco, meanwhile, will need to identify a replacement if Balogun departs. The club has historically been a selling club, reinvesting fees into emerging talent, and this summer appears no different.
Key Takeaways
- Folarin Balogun wants to leave Monaco this summer.
- Multiple Serie A clubs – including Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter – are interested.
- Monaco have set an asking price of €35-40 million.
- A transfer would impact both club rebuilding and Balogun's USMNT World Cup preparation.
- Formal offers are expected shortly.
Quick Facts
Age: 24
Club: AS Monaco
Position: Striker
National Team: United States
Contract Expires: 2028
