USMNT star Folarin Balogun speaks out on failed $54M transfer to Everton

Folarin Balogun says he declined to sign for Everton after the proposed contract was changed during his visit to the club. The USMNT striker’s account adds his perspective to the collapse of a reported $54 million transfer from Monaco, which had fallen through late in the summer.

Reports at the time said Everton sought to renegotiate after concerns about Balogun’s medical, while Monaco’s chief executive said the player was unhappy with how the examination and doubts about his health were handled. Balogun gave no further detail, saying he was not comfortable with the revised terms. He had scored three goals in the United States’ five-match World Cup run.