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Folarin Balogun reveals his £38m Arsenal exit was 'out of his hands'- and says that Mikel Arteta 'didn't really say much' to him following his impressive loan spell in Ligue 1

Folarin Balogun has spoken about his Arsenal departure and explained how his £38m move to Monaco was out o fhis control.

The 22-year-old has enjoyed a promising start to life in the principality, scoring three in five league games as the side sit top of the standings.

It is the striker's second successive season in the division after his breakout campaign last term with Reims necessitated regular first team football upon completing his loan spell.

The United States international finally shed some light on his Gunners exit after failing to force his way into Mikel Arteta's plans and described his feelings after leaving the club where he graduated from the youth ranks.