Arsenal tie down future star Folarin Balogun to new four-year deal as boss Mikel Arteta hails 19-year-old striker

Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun has signed a new four-year contract at the Emirates Stadium, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

Balogun, 19, is highly-rated despite having yet to make his league debut for the Gunners – although he has scored twice in six cup appearances for the senior side.

The US-born England youth international had looked set to leave north London when his previous deal expired at the end of the season but has now committed his future to Mikel Arteta’s side.

Technical director Edu said of the deal: ‘It’s great that Flo will continue to be with us. He is a very promising young talent and has already shown so much quality in his performances.

‘We are all looking forward to working with him during his continued development in the coming years.’

Boss Mikel Arteta added: ‘We have been extremely impressed with Flo this season. He has continually sh......More