Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer 'treatment'
Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the transfer window closed because the United States striker pulled out over his "treatment" by the Premier League side, the Ligue 1 club's managing director said on Wednesday.Although the Premier League side decided to proceed with the deal -- after a couple of hours of discussions between the two…
Folarin Balogun, the £40 million ($54 million) United States striker, pulled out of a potential transfer to Premier League club Everton just hours before the transfer deadline expired. The reason behind his decision was his dissatisfaction with the treatment and doubts raised by the club's medical department about his health and future.
Balogun, who had been in the spotlight after US President Donald Trump intervened to allow him to play in the World Cup, had undergone a medical examination in England. Despite both clubs proceeding with the deal after a few hours of discussions, Balogun ultimately decided to pull out. He expressed his discomfort with the contract, claiming he was not feeling well due to his treatment by Everton.
This sudden move has left Everton light on forwards for the upcoming season, though they have bolstered their squad with the return of Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City and the signing of Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon.
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