Balogun: Lacazette Convinced Me To Join Reims

Folarin Balogun says former Arsenal teammate Alexander Lacazette influenced his determination be part of Ligue 1 membership Reims.

Lacazette left the Gunners to return to Lyon this summer time, whereas Balogun joined Reims on-loan, the place he has made a record-breaking begin.

“He’s a fantastic participant,” Balogun revealed.

“When he was at Arsenal he would all the time assist me progress and enhance, educating me strategies and giving me recommendation.

“I keep in mind talking to Lacazette and he saved on telling me: you might want to go to Ligue 1, you’ll do effectively right here. Possibly he ought to turn out to be my agent as effectively as a result of he has a fantastic information of soccer!”

He added: “I’ve spent my complete profession in London so once I got here right here I knew it was going to be totally different, I didn’t know the language and I’m nonetheless making an attempt to study – however for me, it’s essential to step out of your consolation zone and problem your self.”