“My mother speaks to me in Yoruba” – Arsenal striker not ruling out playing for Nigeria

Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun has not dominated out the potential for representing the Nigerian Nationwide Groups within the close to future.

Balogun is eligible to prove for Nigeria via his mother and father and the Stade de Reims man may play for the Three Lions, the place he was raised, in addition to the USA of America, the nation he was born.

Of the aforementioned nations, solely Nigeria haven’t capped him as he has appeared for the USA and England youth groups.

Proper now, the English Soccer Affiliation are regarded as in pole place for his companies as he’s provisionally cap-tied to them and is a key participant for his or her U21 crew.

Relating to his long-term future at Arsenal, Balogun has made it clear that his choices are open regardless of having an present contract with the Gunners till June 2025.

“Above all the things, I really feel English, however I even have an American facet, as a result of I’ve household in New York and I like going there,” Balogun instructed L’Equipe through Get French Soccer Information.

“I’ve my grandmother and cousins in Lagos (Nigeria), even when I haven’t been there since I used to be very younger.

“My mom typically speaks to me in Yoruba and you will need to me.”

Balogun added : “Similar to my future at membership degree, I’m not closing any doorways relating to worldwide choice. All choices stay open.”

Balogun shares the identical agent as Tremendous Eagles gamers Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Josh Maja, Terem Moffi and Ola Aina.