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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Nigerian-born striker, Folarin Balogun, has finally decided to stay at Emirates to fight his place at the Gunners.<\/p>\n

According to the Athletic, Balogun has agreed to terms with Arsenal and will sign a new four-year contract with the club \u2018imminently\u2019.<\/p>\n

Balogun has so far made five appearances for Arsenal\u2019s senior side, scoring two goals in Europa League fixtures against Molde and Dundalk, respectively.<\/p>\n

His current contract with Arsenal will expire in the summer of 2021.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old had stalled over signing an extension with Arsenal as he sought assurances from manager Mikel Arteta over playing time.<\/p>\n

Speaking about Balogun in January, Arteta told the Arsenal\u2019s website: \u201cHis progression and the use of the time that he\u2019s had with us has been incredible.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe will keep having chances while he\u2019s with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Balogun had drawn interest from Championship side Brentford, clubs in Germany, while at one stage Liverpool were also believed to be weighing up a move for him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Nigerian-born striker, Folarin Balogun, has finally decided to stay at Emirates to fight his place at the Gunners. According to the Athletic, Balogun has agreed to terms with Arsenal and will sign a new four-year contract with the club \u2018imminently\u2019. 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