Pierre Emerick Aubameyang full of praise for Folarin Balogun who scored first Arsenal goal – ‘I like his style, it’s like an American rapper’

Even before Folarin Balogun’s Europa League performance, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang knew Arsenal had a star on their hands.
Balogun scored his first goal for the Gunners on Thursday night after coming off the bench in the in a 3-0 win against Molde in Norway.
Balogun scored his first Arsenal goal on ThursdayGetty Images – Getty
The 19-year-old has rarely been given a chance in the first team but fans are excited about his potential talent.
When talking about the youngster pre-match, Aubameyang said: “For sure he’s very, very talented and shows every time he trains with us that he is a really great talents and works a lot. A humble guy as well.
“I like his style as well it’s like an American rapper.
“I don’t see him a lot but he’s a cool guy. We sometimes have a laugh with him and Laca (Alexandre Lacazette).”

@Aubameyang7 knows…
“He’s very 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 talented… he shows every time he trains that he’s a really great talent. He works a lot and he’s a humble guy as well. I like his style.”
Yep, that’s Flo Balogun! pic.twitter.com/U4T77DoSjW
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 26, 2020

Balogun could leave on a free transfer in the summer with his contract set to expire in June.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed the club are working with him on a contract extension.
“He is a player that I want to stay at the club” said Arteta. “I love working with young players. You can see the talent is there, the ambition is there and he can fit with our stricture and progress in the future.
Balogun’s contract expires at the end of the seasonGetty Images – Getty
“He’s part of the DNA and myself and the club are working to try to extend his contract.
“We’re trying to change the situation that we are in at the moment with him, and trying to convince him that this is the right place for him.”