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Folarin Balogun misses two penalties as Chelsea fans say 'thank God we didn't sign him'

Chelsea fans think they had a lucky escape after missing out on the signing of Folarin Balogun after watching him miss two penalties in 30 minutes

[Folarin Balogun looked confident - but couldn't beat Marcin Bulka]

Folarin Balogun looked confident - but couldn't beat Marcin Bulka(Image: TNT Sports)

Folarin Balogun missed two penalties for Monaco in their defeat against Nice - leaving Chelsea fans feeling relieved.

The former Arsenal striker moved to Ligue 1 on a permanent deal for an initial 30million in the summer despite being heavily linked to Chelsea. After he scored once across his first two fixtures this time out - his third outing was one to forget.

The 22-year-old had a penalty saved by former Chelsea youth player Marcin Bulka in the 12th minutes low down to the keeper's left with an exact repeat 33 minutes later in the 55th.

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After the clips were posted on social media, one comment read: "Thank God Chelsea did not sign him."

A second asked: "Need to find the person who linked Folarin Balogun to Chelsea before the transfer window closed..."

A third posted: "Chelsea dodged a bullet...Balogun misses two penalties for Monaco in a single match."

Chelsea fans, would you take Folarin Balogun over Nicholas Jackon? Tell us in the comments section below.

[Folarin Balogun missed in both the 12th minute and 55th minute of the Ligue 1 fixture]

Folarin Balogun missed in both the 12th minute and 55th minute of the Ligue 1 fixture(Image: TNT Sports)

A fourth said: "Folarin Balogun with 2 penalty misses in one game, whoever is in charge of scouting forwards for Chelsea should be relieved of their duties."

To make matters worse for Balogun and Monaco, Nice scored a 91st minute winner through a man who did play for Chelsea in Jeremie Boga.

The Chelsea connection doesn't end there with former loanee Denis Zakaria playing in defence for the defeated Monaco.

[Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and Stade Rennais FC at the Auguste-Delaune II stadium in Reims on December 29, 2022. ]

Folarin Balogun was on fire for Reims before choosing to join Monaco(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Balogun said on his decision to join Monaco, after scoring 22 goals for Reims last season: "When my agent told me about the opportunity to sign here, I did not hesitate and told him that I wanted to join AS Monaco since it is a great club, with a great history.

"Very great players have notably worn his colours. So it was a simple choice and I wanted it to happen very quickly, even if it is never easy to step out of your comfort zone.

"My loved ones support me a lot and I will do everything to make it the best possible choice."

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