“Unbelievable Twist: Arsenal’s Rising Star Balogun to Make Shocking Move and Represent USMNT!”

Brace yourself for a mind-bending announcement: Folarin Balogun, an Arsenal player currently on loan to Reims, has made the astounding and bewildering decision to represent the US Men’s National Team instead of Nigeria or England at the international level. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed the approval of his national eligibility switch from England to America, which is permitted as long as the player hasn’t participated in a senior-level competitive game yet. Despite growing up in London and playing with England’s Under-21 team, the 21-year-old was born in Brooklyn and has scored a staggering 19 league goals for Ligue 1 side Reims in 34 appearances this season. Balogun’s mixed cultural heritage also adds to the confounding nature of his decision. He declared that while London is “his city” and where he grew up, he is a “mixture of all these cultures.” Balogun was even spotted in Florida in March, further fueling the rumors of his switch. He joins Matt Turner, another Arsenal player and the starting goalkeeper for the USMNT, and will be able to participate in the CONCACAF Nations League for the US, where they’ll face off against Mexico in Las Vegas for the semi-finals. Minds blown yet?