Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has switched allegiance from England to the United States, FIFA has confirmed.The New York-born 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at French club Reims, has represented England at Under-21s level but has opted to play his senior international football for the country of his birth.A FIFA spokesperson told the PA news agency said: “The change of association of the player Folarin Jolaoluwa Balogun from England to the USA has been approved.”Balogun revealed the decision was a “no-brainer” after US Soccer had confirmed the switch. Chess
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has switched allegiance from England to the United States, FIFA has confirmed.The New York-born 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at French club Reims, has represented England at Under-21s level but has opted to play his senior international football for the country of his birth.A FIFA spokesperson told the PA news agency said: “The change of association of the player Folarin Jolaoluwa Balogun from England to the USA has been approved.”Balogun revealed the decision was a “no-brainer” after US Soccer had confirmed the switch. Sportsplus