Monaco signs France U21 striker Abline to join Balogun in forward line

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MONACO (AP) — Monaco signed Matthis Abline from Nantes on Thursday, forming a potential forward line with United States striker Folarin Balogun.

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MONACO (AP) — Monaco signed Matthis Abline from Nantes on Thursday, forming a potential forward line with United States striker Folarin Balogun.

Monaco said the 23-year-old Abline signed a five-year contract without disclosing the transfer fee. It was reportedly 25 million euros ($28.6 million).

Abline, a former France Under-21 international, scored 15 goals over the past two seasons in Ligue 1 for Nantes which was relegated and will play in the second tier this season.

FILE -Nantes' Matthis Abline controls the ball during the French League One soccer match between Lyon and FC Nantes at the Groupama stadium in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)
FILE -Nantes' Matthis Abline controls the ball during the French League One soccer match between Lyon and FC Nantes at the Groupama stadium in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)

Monaco placed seventh in Ligue 1 last season and starts in the UEFA Conference League qualifying playoffs round on Aug. 20.

Balogun is preparing for his fourth season at Monaco after scoring three goals at the World Cup.

The U.S. was eliminated by Belgium in the round of 16 in a controversial game, after FIFA cleared Balogun from a red card ban to play following an intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Balogun has since joined LeBron James in being represented by the Klutch Sports agency.

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