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Folarin Balogun highlights former Arsenal captain's role in loan move amid Thierry Henry message

Folarin Balogun Arsenal Thierry Henry Alexandre Lacazette Ligue 1 EPL Reims Stade Reims Mikel Arteta Gunners

Folarin Balogun has revealed the role former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette played in the youngster's loan move to Ligue 1 outfit Stade Reims.

Balogun has scored five goals and provided a further two assists since moving to France on loan for the 2022/23 season after rejecting a number of Premier League rival proposals. Gunners legend Thierry Henry sent a message to the young striker asking what his goals were for the season, with Balogun visibly pleased to receive the support from one of his idols.

Lacazette left Arsenal on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract in the summer, returning to former side Lyon after six years in north London. Balogun fell down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium following the arrival of Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, with the 21-year-old deciding to look for a loan move to continue his development and play regular first team football.

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