Arsenal striker Aubameyang says Balogun is a huge talent

Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has praised contract rebel Folarin Balogun as a huge talent.

The 19-year-old has a contract with the Gunners until next year, but he has not agreed an extension.

The club would like the youngster to stay and hopes to convince him to sign a new deal in the coming months.

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“We saw the young boys do well in the last game in the Europa League against Dundalk,” Aubameyang wrote in Arsenal’s matchday programme.

“They are ready. They showed that in that game. That’s why we are doing well – because everybody is preparing properly and ready when needed.

“Flo Balogun was one of those who came on in the last game. He is very, very talented, for sure, and he shows every time he plays with us that he’s a really great talent.

“He works hard and is a humble guy as well. I love his style – he’s like an American rapper – he’s cool!

“We get on well, I don’t see him that much, but when he trains with us we have a laugh, with Laca as well.

“Maybe I am a mentor now to these younger players when they watch me training or in the games. I will always try to advise them when I can, but I’m a guy who likes to do jokes first!

“But of course I can give any words to them that will help them, I will always do that. ‘It’s nice to be a mentor because before I was in their place and now I’m older, I think the most important thing is to show an example on the pitch.

“It’s not about talking all the time, it’s about showing what you can do on the pitch, what you can do in training. ‘They just have to see that, put in their bags and play their game.”