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.
Monaco's managing director Thiago Scuro revealed that Folarin Balogun's £40 million transfer move to Everton fell through at the last minute due to the striker's dissatisfaction with his treatment by the Premier League club. Balogun, who had been in the headlines following US President Donald Trump's intervention to suspend his red card during the World Cup, had already undergone a medical examination in England before the transfer talks began.
Despite the two clubs discussing the matter for a couple of hours, Balogun ultimately decided not to sign the contract. The 25-year-old player expressed concerns about the way Everton's medical department had raised doubts about his health and future. Although Everton attempted to renegotiate the fee for the young United States striker, Scuro did not disclose any such discussions.
This sudden departure from a potential £40 million signing has left Everton short-handed in the forward position for the upcoming season.
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