Folarin Balogun signs new long-term Arsenal contract

Folarin Balogun has committed his future to us by signing a new long-term contract with the club.
The 19-year-old striker, who signed as a scholar in July 2017 having been at the club since he was nine years old, has continued his impressive development this season, making his first-team debut and scoring his first goals at senior level.
Known as Flo among his team-mates, the academy graduate has scored twice from his six first-team appearances this season, with both goals coming in the Europa League group stage, away at Molde and Dundalk.
The New York-born striker, who has represented both the USA and England at youth level, has also continued to make an impact in our academy this season, scoring eight goals from his 18 appearances in the PL2 and EFL Trophy.
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[@rithik9514]

Per Mertesacker deserves a lot of credit. He’s been fantastic for the academy and for Arsenal

[@thomasholland2384]

Yeah but I’m done with Arteta now. His go to player is Willian whilst a player like Martinelli is on the bench, dead manager.

[@dxvil369]

@@thomasholland2384 bro stop it Willian haven't played since god knows when, and Martinelli got his chances so why you trying to make Mikel look bad, just stop it.

[@silentnight1805]

@@dxvil369 Martinelli scored when he got his chances. Guy needs a run of games.

[@dirtydan1059]

Willian could have a clause that guarantees how many games he gets to play. Happens all the time.

[@scottwhite7053]

@@thomasholland2384 you lot try to blame everything on arteta

[@louismilne1141]

Per Mertesacker is doing such an underrated job with these youngsters

[@emmanuelgwambo9176]

I couldn't agree more... And he is doing it silently and effectively

[@Bangkokduh]

@@emmanuelgwambo9176 He's a proper German. Efficient.

[@edinkovacevic2761]

I would love to see Azeez next

[@pranshulnagpal4112]

Always heard how intelligent he was and could clearly see it now with the job he’s doing

[@nikhilpereira5038]

But don't you think a lot of these players (Saka, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Flo) are all products of the previous coaching teams that included the likes of Freddie and Jonker? In my opinion, gems unearthed by Per will only start surfacing in another season or two. That's just my two cents.

[@jichaelmordon805]

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[@jamiulasisi7646]

Lololol 😅😅

[@ardilistiawan]

😂😂

[@chatjibpt]

LMAO

[@Everythingmedia_]

@Rowen Stefan yeah u right no one gives a dayum

[@jamiulasisi7646]

@@Everythingmedia_ I give a damn a little bit cause I would like to do that

[@nobody7708]

We should start to appreciate our academy and specially mertesacker more.He’s doing a really good job atm.

[@gazathegaza]

I totally agree with you

[@marcusson1983]

One talented LB would be great to cover Kieran.

[@gazathegaza]

@@marcusson1983 true that should be priority

[@ashpatel7164]

Ljundberg before him to let them into first team

[@Deathhead68]

@@ashpatel7164 it was actually emery that brought saka in. It didn't work out but he was a good guy and defo played a lot of youngsters

[@masonc5660]

NOW ITS TIME FOR DANIEL EK, HENRY, VIEIRA, BERGKAMP ANNOUNCEMENT

[@zimerr]

Coyg !

[@ShahAfc]

Imagine if Flamini joins the board!

[@masonc5660]

@@zimerr ❤️❤️

[@masonc5660]

@@ShahAfc we’ll be stacked and ready🤩

[@cryptotab2090]

and you think this is going to happen? lol you can dream, Flamini would be better he has more money

[@wivaspoudel998]

Lethal finisher🔥🔥🔥 Gabi, Saka, Balogun signed and ESR on the verge of extension. Now let’s kick Kroenke out and then we’re good to go❤️🙏

[@sawhotz5341]

Who'd you prefer? Dangote or Ek?

[@tripathialankar28]

@@sawhotz5341 i actually want a man who is devoted to this club. not clown like Kroenke's.

[@wivaspoudel998]

@@sawhotz5341 Anyone over Kroenke.

[@shekargvr]

If are hating Kroenke then we are going to despise Dangote. All he ever did is to gain some PR by saying he is going to buy Arsenal. And keeps saying he will put a bid in when his oil project in Africa is completed. He is rich enough now to put in a bid and more over take over bids are done with the help of loan from banks and he has enough businesses now to provide collateral to the bank. Imagine how he will be as an owner when we need to buy players in transfer market. Wait till he completes another refinery in antartica?

[@aliceoconnor3826]

Kroenkke not really interested in the club he only use it for money to support is American ventures out out

[@victornyamosi]

I'm happy for Balogun but we must appreciate the work that Per Mertesacker is doing bringing up undergraduates

[@omaryahya7258]

Great news this. Hopefully we see him become a key part of the first team next season. He is very talented

[@rayanderson1941]

I'm hoping for him to get minutes in the league this season. I'd prefer Martinelli and Balogun playing league matches for the rest of the season.

[@omaryahya7258]

@@rayanderson1941 me too mate

[@josuem7398]

@@rayanderson1941 Exactly the League is dead save Lacazette for the Europa League.

[@rayanderson1941]

@@chiefnkosi7705 Mine? Yes

[@dupherg2548]

Too soon!

[@Abhijeet]

If BFG speaks highly of you, you know you've got something.

[@YutoCrypto]

Letssss gooooooo!!!! The future is bright, great player

[@jeffconsidine4178]

FACTS!!!!

[@rudeboy15]

Future ain't gonna be bright if kroenke's still the owner.

[@goated6146]

@WWERULES Arsenal is valued at 3 billion, ek is worth 3.8 billion.. look, I want change as much as anyone but Ek ain’t gonna be the one to save us. Even if he does buy us he can’t invest in us like we want.

[@shaaficicabdullaahi7620]

The BFG doing the mighty work for our youth players. We appreciate you Legend

[@davidnardi3994]

Never clicked something faster in my life.

[@lmc1dj]

No pressure. Enjoy your football. When your chance comes, we know!!

[@emmanuelkiio8317]

I'm happy for you Balogun..all the best..one of the best prospects in Europe🔥

[@OrangeDecemberMan96]

Finally! Folarin Balogun has signing a new long-term Arsenal contract! What a great excited news for us, hopefully he will play for Arsenal first-team this season very soon.

[@CurtisShawTV]

Great news give him a chance in the team....🔴⚪

[@billydolton7252]

@Curtis Shaw TV he's finally signed da ting !!!

[@CURVEDGLASS123]

Great. He can keep Martinelli company on the bench.

[@isaacya1438]

5:27 ok that was smooth af not gonna lie

[@ajidahunaderonke5846]

Congratulations Folarin,..excellent spirit and great grace is yours. Brilliant news! Keep on winning and shining. God got your back young man

[@twistedgooner6472]

5:59 don’t worry about performing on a regular basis he can’t do any worse than most of the squad at the moment he needs to play now

[@pfx2259]

Finally, our own Drogba. I hope to see Flo in beast mode, week in week out.

[@northweezie1]

Nothing like Drogba

[@ellibinooo580]

@@northweezie1 better than Drogbum

[@kekecnakvadrat]

keep working hard Folarin, your journey has just begun! Up the gooners

[@Redheisenberg]

Merte's got a bit of a London accent here and then! Truly one of us

[@immanueljt2055]

His German Accent was also dissolving into a more Neutral-English Accent.

[@nasmee7759]

The way he holds the pen. I’m dead 🤣

[@UBWENGETV]

like how Leno hold a ball

[@ChandraKanth7]

1:01 look at Saka 👀😅

[@pixomatu4890]

He's like 15 in that picture

[@akmal94ibrahim]

@@pixomatu4890 That's 15? Looks like a 9 year old.

[@naisFR]

okay, that cracked me up too 😂

[@abhiavasthi624]

good eye, had a good laugh.

[@crispouk3070]

John jules looks huge 🤣

[@amileonjularbo3353]

Why is Per Mertesackers English so Good

[@mysoursauce3491]

Cause he was keen to be a good speaker of English and has been here for like 10 years

[@frankfourier]

and is better than Harry Kane

[@amileonjularbo3353]

@@mysoursauce3491 Fair

[@traida111]

@@frankfourier harry kane's problem is he doesnt close his mouth, he just keeps his mouth open like he training to be a ventriloquist

[@frankfourier]

@@traida111 OMG am dead with this comment

[@billbo2117]

Well done my son ,👏👏👏👏 You deserve it ! you are a GOAL MACHINE !

[@alex_fv1233]

LESSS GOOOO PROMOTE HIM ASAP

[@pixomatu4890]

He is promoted

[@user-wn9uv7fo6b]

Since he's signed the new deal, he's jumped from the under-23s to the first team. We're gonna see Balogun a lot more.

[@alex_fv1233]

@@user-wn9uv7fo6b oh I didn’t know thanks for the info

[@zakariye1419]

Finally! Really excited to see him in the first team 🔥

[@BERKORichard]

Congratulations 🎈 BaloGOAL. ALL THE BEST 🙏

[@jonniehammett2281]

crazy how we’re all hyping this guy and i love it

[@bussmy9446]

he deserves it. He's that good. Saka levels

[@aryann906]

Future arsenal Arsenal legend 🔴

[@aliceoconnor3826]

Good luck young man I watch you in the youth team keep going stay bless young gooner

[@MaheshMenon]

Emile, Bukayo, Eddie, Reiss, Joe, and now Flo! Glad to see Hale End shine. Love to see a Martinelli, Balogun, Saka front 3 soon!

[@NakulKrishna]

Mertesacker building some brilliant talent. Hopefully the ownership changes and we are pushed into a new better era for the club.

[@YashBisht]

2023/24 Premier League Golden boot winner, ladies and gentlemen.

[@leemaituer9033]

😂😂

[@lengduke6777]

I love everything about this video. Please make this a regular thing for the graduates’ new deals.

[@chikaokeke2422]

Massive Win for the club and a win for Balogun As a player nothing beats playing for a team you've always supported. He has hold up play, he's skillfull and can score all kinds of goals. Would love to see him succeed

[@jarezach9732]

Folarin we love you for this

[@Amesy20]

Congratulations and thank you for staying and signing for Arsenal. Wishing you all the best with your career, before long you will get your opportunity as a first team regular. ⚽️👏👏 👏

[@sidness3719]

Great, great news...what a talent...can't believe Arteta is not playing him instead of Nketiah or even Auba. What a striker...what a great player...we have Ian wright version 2021...even on a higher level...can't wait to see him play...remember the name :) buzzing!!!!!

[@ItzSpeedBump]

Finally!!🔥💪🏾

[@emmanuelokokon1307]

I believe in him and in the future of the youngsters ❤️

[@willym81]

This young man is saying and doing all the right things. I'm excited to see him play!

[@Smyth92]

Yesssssssssss! Look forward to seeing him tear it up next season!

[@thejudge6727]

Daniel Ek rubbing his hands!

[@salubashiru8021]

Hahaha The Judge 😁😁

[@cutecatshorts3464]

@@salubashiru8021 not the real judge mate

[@hicm1of124]

This is OUTSTANDING news!!! 😃👍👍👍 I've been saying for some time, that Balogun is very much THE FUTURE of Arsenal!! ✌️✌️✌️For me, he is right up there with Martinelli & Saka in terms talent, and is surely the natural successor to either Auba, or Laca!....He needs a good long run in our team, in order to truly start fulfilling his ENORMOUS POTENTIAL....particularly since Auba is gonna need much time to recover, and has struggled all season to live up to his normal billing!

[@olsbod7365]

LEZ GOOOOO NOW PLAY HIM

[@TheFunkyFaction]

Will be huge for years to come!

[@janjahakimu3947]

Bravo my boy all the best am u big fan from Tanzania East Africa

[@abdistarmohamed]

PER MERTESACKER. mad respect from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@SachinKumar-zb7yw]

The best thing I've seen today ❤

[@lokamriram4531]

Good job arsenal....this lad is phenomenal....star in a making

[@daverndixon3443]

Well done EDU and arsenal u deserve credit oh and mertesaker💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deep_singh83]

Really happy about this one. Balogan Is a serious talent.

[@bashirmahat5597]

Good news was waiting for long🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪

[@maestrosmusic6695]

Long awaited news ❤

[@richieshive]

Per is doing a good job, congratulations.

[@robinarden8877]

Great job Arsenal. We love you !

[@crushal4529]

Per still giving 💯 for this club after retirement great.

[@putuadetya3521]

What a talented youngster, personally gifted & superb

[@amoghbajracharya7655]

finally someone who is not afraid to show his ambition....big up flo.

[@hondajdm3961]

6:30 i hope we see more of this next year

[@dsalb2146]

pepe and balogun would acc be a cold duo

[@Jimbo_Jumbo]

Martinelli - Balogun - Saka - Odegaard. Future front 4

[@saulignacioalcala2265]

iam really happiest for this new sign go on Balogun

[@J-Lambie]

You gotta love what Mertersacker is doing at the academy❤️ my BFG 🇩🇪

[@jameshurley4959]

Seems like a smart lad with immense talent. He can achieve whatever he wants to hopefully with our strikers injured he get a run out

[@1mannik]

Congrats flo... keep putting in that work ... wanna see u break records at arsenal

[@heftyimpala5419]

Gotta feel Awesome having Auba speak that way about you!

[@mandylee3507]

Congratulations Flo! Chuffed you signed da ting! 🎉🖋

[@johncomber7405]

Congratulations flo on your new contract just remember to keep a level head be patient because you can become an arsenal legend and all time record goalscorer your that good

[@dboneseven]

I’ve been waiting for this 💯💯❤️

[@animvenus4014]

Congratulations and well done Balogun, 👍🏼 This bear is expecting great things from you! Believe in yourself and set HuGe goals for yourself. I am looking forward to seeing you joining the great Henry and Dennis outside the Emirates.

[@powfoot4946]

No doubt this means either laca or nketiah are gone in summer, balogun looks like a bright player, hopefully he prospers under arteta

[@user-co7db7kv8d]

I'd say both will leave

[@inforwisee]

Well done for your Loyalty and this is destiny Balogun signs for Arsenal, even the name has GUN init = Gunner. What a story it would be to beat King Henry goal scoring record. I truly believe you can all the best. This has made my day 🔥

[@riicolana2819]

The work they put in on this young man is tremendous I’m proud of hale end yet again.

[@MrClemdogs]

YES Folarin!!! So happy you have signed, our future is brighter with you on board. COYG 🔴⚪

[@zhuhaigooner5479]

Great news! Great prospect! Now get him in the team.

[@jeanapollon2610]

Happy for you Folarin, hope u to play in first team soon. I know you will score a lot at arsenal . Thanks to metersaker.💥💥💥💣💣💣🏆🏆🏆,

[@platio23]

Flo Balo. The wait is over. I'm happy you signed for long term

[@afccapetown2726]

Now I'm waiting for Omari Hutchinson

[@sebastianpajak1902]

BaloGunNer !!! Great news to have him long term !!!

[@sahrn1783]

If Balogun keeps his head down and works hard, he will end being a club legend. Him, Martinelle, ESR and Saka are going to be a force to be reckon with. Can't wait for Chambers, Saliba, Mari/Gabriel and Tierney to be at the back. I reckon that will be a very solid back 4.

[@theyluv_ob]

About time ❤️🔴⚪️

[@Luke-lk9yn]

Great news! Lets get him some game time now!🔴⚪️

[@95winston]

Great news for the club

[@joshuaheuvel7547]

Finally some good news for us! ITS ABOUT TIME! FLOGUNZ!!!!

[@lovalaugh]

So happy he finally signed. Expecting big things for Balogun

[@emirates111]

Massive, was seriously annoyed when i thought we were letting him go. But still no idea why this lad has had nowhere near enough game time.

[@harishKumar-ns3nx]

great news He has all the attributes to be a very good striker, can hold the play, can shoot, can run in behind, can get tap in goals and more importantly keep the Arsenal values going. We should focus on our academy get these guys through, he should be given the chance now, i say next in the line: Migel Azzez image front four of Saka, ESR, Martinelli, Balogun in years to come

[@codybristow3531]

SUIIIIIIII NEXT SEASON!! Watch out for him

[@M1d32]

Finally some good news about this club!

[@MK-gv7eq]

Who is here after his hat-trick👀

[@containedhurricane]

This could mean Arteta promised him Nketiah's place next season and the sale of either Nketiah or Lacazette. I'm looking forward to see whether his hype is justified or not

[@abilitypeters413]

Serious "hype" my brother

[@Abdullah-zr7mw]

Hes going to be a bench warmer laca is going to stay

[@containedhurricane]

@@Abdullah-zr7mw I think Lacazette would only be offered a new contract if we win EL

[@josuem7398]

@@containedhurricane I think Laca is leaving it's why he's turned it up this season so he can get one last big deal before he's 30.

[@hyunho7302]

I'm so happy!

[@ismael27]

glad man finally put pen to paper 🤩

[@peterholmes2364]

Let's go this kid will be huge

[@minecraftmaximusek]

Finally❤🔥

[@fastlaneent.1601]

I’m more impressed with the way he’s articulating his progress over the years

[@enfrater8561]

Good lad, he's got the right mindset, now show us what you can bring to the 1st team.

[@sapuann]

Martinelli x Balogun = 🔥🔥🔥

[@williammorgan6978]

Fighting 🙀