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Why sell a player so soon?
Players are often sold for various reasons, even shortly after joining a club. It could be due to a change in team strategy, the player not settling in, or simply a very attractive offer coming in. Monaco's decision to sell Balogun so soon after buying him suggests one of these factors is at play.
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