Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer ‘treatment’
The US striker says he was not comfortable signing a long-term contract after Everton raised concerns about his fitness.
Folarin Balogun's £40 million (US$54 million) transfer from Monaco to Everton was thwarted in the final moments of the transfer window due to the player's dissatisfaction with the United States club's treatment of him, according to Monaco's managing director Thiago Scuro. Balogun, who gained notoriety during the World Cup after US President Donald Trump intervened to suspend a red card so he could play against Belgium, had initially undergone a medical in England.
Despite the Premier League side continuing with the deal after some discussions between the clubs' medical departments, Balogun himself decided to retract his signature with just a few minutes left in the window. He cited concerns about the club's treatment of him and doubts raised by the Everton medical department regarding his health.
The 25-year-old's departure leaves Everton short on forwards for the upcoming season, though they did secure the return of Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City.
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