Monaco Confirms Plan to Sell Folarin Balogun

Overview

• CEO Thiago Scuro confirmed Thursday that Monaco’s primary plan is to sell Folarin Balogun in the January 2027 transfer window.
• The decision follows a late-summer collapse of a proposed move to Everton after that club’s medical staff raised fitness concerns and Balogun said he felt uncomfortable proceeding.
• Balogun remains at Monaco for now but was omitted from the club’s 2026/27 Europa Conference League squad list, leaving his immediate playing status uncertain.
• Arsenal holds a 17.5% sell-on clause in Balogun’s contract, which will reduce Monaco’s net proceeds from any sale and complicate meeting DNCG demands.
• If Monaco completes a January sale it would ease DNCG pressure, likely allow the club to keep Camara and Golovin this season, and reshape Monaco’s recruitment and Balogun’s chances for regular play.