Thierry Henry's Advice and the Rise of a Star
A product of Hale End has been backed to play a starring role at the 2026 World Cup.
Arsenal's academy has produced some talented players in recent years, with Mikel Arteta acknowledging their success.
Notable academy products include Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri, who have become secure members of the Arsenal first team.
However, not every Hale End talent is destined to make it at Arsenal, as seen with Donyell Malen, who has been compared to
Lionel Messisince leaving the club.
Folarin Balogun, another academy product, made the decision to leave Arsenal in 2023, signing for Monaco after a successful season with Stade Reims, where he scored 21 times.
Balogun also switched his international allegiance from England to the United States in 2023, a year of significant change for the player.
Author's summary: Thierry Henry advised a player to leave Arsenal, now a star at the World Cup.