Mauricio Pochettino on Folarin Balogun’s USA omission after late Premier League move collapsed

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·18 September 2026

Folarin Balogun was left out of the United States squad for this international break.

According to L'Équipe, Mauricio Pochettino said he had been in contact with the striker.

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The summer brought a proposed Premier League move for Balogun.

That transfer collapsed at the last moment.

Balogun remains with Monaco following that outcome.

Source: L'Équipe

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