Balogun joins Klutch as first direct soccer signing
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- Folarin Balogun signed with Klutch Sports on Monday, becoming the agency's first direct soccer signing
- Klutch Sports, founded by Rich Paul, also represents LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jalen Hurts, and A'ja Wilson
- Klutch expanded into soccer in 2024 through its acquisition of European agency ROOF, which represents Malik Tillman, Gio Reyna, Kai Havertz, and Mohammed Kudus
- Balogun scored three goals at the World Cup for the USMNT, including a brace against Paraguay, before a round-of-16 loss to Belgium
- His red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was suspended after FIFA's disciplinary review, allowing him to feature against Belgium in a decision that sparked a political row
Why it matters: At 25 with a three-goal World Cup, Monaco's Balogun now has Klutch's commercial machine behind him as Premier League clubs circle—the first direct signing for an agency that already represents Havertz, Reyna, and Kudus through its 2024 ROOF acquisition.
