AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun has broken his silence on why a proposed move to Everton collapsed during the summer transfer window, pointing directly to last-minute changes in his contract as the reason he walked away.

The 25-year-old, who came through Arsenal's academy before moving to Monaco, had appeared set for a return to the Premier League — until the deal disintegrated without warning.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Balogun described arriving at Everton with an agreed contract, only to find the terms had shifted by the time he was ready to put pen to paper.

"My point of view was very clear. I haven't said anything publicly, but I flew to Everton, obviously, with a set contract. And then by the time I left, the contract was changed. So, that was the situation, in short. The contract was changed, and then in the end, I didn't feel comfortable to sign."

Balogun's decision to withdraw reflects how quickly transfer negotiations can unravel even when a move seems all but confirmed. The striker chose to remain at Monaco rather than accept terms he had not originally agreed to.