Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun has been told by manager Will Still to 'stop lying to the world'.
Balogun has emerged as one of Europe's most exciting prospects following a hugely successful loan spell at Reims.
The 21-year-old has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season, with no player aged 21 or under scoring as many in Europe's top five leagues.
Despite his prolific form, Balogun's future is currently uncertain and he is expected to return to Arsenal at the end of the season, where he will determine his next step.
Meanwhile, the striker has developed a strong relationship with coach Reims, who has also made a name for himself this season. Will still:
"Stop lying to the world"
Still dependent on Balogun for nearly half of Reims' goals this season. However, the pair share a playful bond that has now taken to social media.
The Gunners' Loanee posted a photo of himself and his teammates to Instagram, along with the caption:
"Back to work and back on the winning road!"
Always tease reply:
"You really never win...stop lying to the world."
Arsenal recently released a video detailing Balogun's life in France, in which the player discussed his relationship with Still, believing the manager had brought him a new one. other aspect.
Balogun said: “Sometimes, sometimes he [Still] annoys me. "I want to stop him and I have to put the ball in the net, so I think that gives me a good side. I like my relationship with him."
There are still revelations about Balogun around the training ground.
He's a silent set," Still explained. “But when he talks and when he says things, he has a brain.
"His jokes are pretty good," joked the Briton.
Read More
Real Madrid legend Marcelo lost his temper when he was filmed at a crowded restaurant in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro earlier this week.
A video posted by the Daily Star on their website shows a fan inside the restaurant recording Marcelo as he approaches his table. At the time, the 34-year-old was clearly not a fan of filming and told fans in Portuguese "Tomara que seu telefone quebre", which means:
"I hope your phone is broken."
Marcelo grew up in Fluminense's youth academy before moving to Real Madrid in January 2007. He has scored 38 goals and 103 assists in 546 games in all competitions and won 25 trophies with Los Blancos, including five UEFA Champions League titles.
Marcelo's 15.5-year relationship with Real Madrid ended last summer when he left to join Olympiacos at the end of his contract. He ended his contract with the Greek club after just 5 months and returned to Fluminense in February.
The Brazilian player's time with Olympiacos was rife with injury problems that kept him only 10 appearances in all competitions. He is yet to make his second debut for Fluminense.
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard hints at his decision to leave Real Madrid
Martin Odegaard
Martin Odegaard signed a €2.80 million deal from Stromsgodset to Real Madrid's academy in January 2015 at the age of 17.
The Norwegian made just 11 appearances for the first team before joining Arsenal on loan in January 2021. He then moved to Emirates permanently for a fee of 35 million euros at the end of the season.
Reflecting on his decision to leave the Santiago Bernabeu, Odegaard said in a recent interview, via COPE:
"Leaving was the right decision for me. I need to play regularly. I'm grateful for what I've been through, but now I'm very happy."
The 24-year-old is currently Arsenal's captain and is one of Mikel Arteta's most trusted players. He has 10 goals and 7 assists in 27 Premier League games this season as his side lead second-placed Manchester City by eight points. Cityzens, who are on 61 points, played one game less.
Odegaard could become the first Gunners captain to win the title since Patrick Vieira in the 2003-04 season. His steady performances have led former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchinson to honor Odegaard as the Premier League's player of the season so far.
Paul Merson predicts Man City v Liverpool and other Premier League matches GW 29!
blogpay
Total Comments: 0