“Mama Baldé: Could Troyes Striker be the Perfect Replacement for Folarin Balogun at Stade de Reims?”

Loaned by Arsenal to Stade de Reims without an option to buy in August 2022, Folarin Balogun should separate from the French club next June. Forced to look for a replacement, Stade de Reims could turn to Troyes striker Mama Baldé.

Stade de Reims can count on Bissau-Guinean international Mama Baldé to compensate for the certain departure of Folarin Balogun who was loaned to the club by Arsenal. A departure that would undoubtedly be a blow for the French club due to the player’s impressive form. He quickly established himself in the French team by scoring 18 goals in 30 games with two assists during this season.

A certain departure of Folarin Balogun from the Stade de Reims?

Folarin Balogun will unfortunately not be able to continue the adventure with Stade de Reims if his loan contract expires next June. First, the contract is without a purchase option. Moreover, the 21-year-old has a very high market value in the transfer market.

Mama Baldé, the best option for the Stade de Reims?

After the departure of Folarin Balogun next June, the sine qua non condition for Stade de Reims to hold on is to find a striker who is worth it. A bit like Folarin Balogun had replaced Hugo Ekitike who had landed at Paris Saint-Germain. Therefore, Mama Baldé may be the best option. The Troyes striker has been in sparkling form this season.

He scored 11 goals and 3 assists after playing 28 matches in Ligue 1. These results, which he recorded with Troyes, show that he can successfully replace Folarin Balogun. However, his 4-year contract with Troyes will end in 2025.

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