Thiago Scuro clarifies failed Lamine Camara and Folarin Balogun transfer deals

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Thiago Scuro clarifies failed Lamine Camara and Folarin Balogun transfer deals
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AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro addressed the breakdown of transfers involving Lamine Camara and Folarin Balogun during the final hours of the summer transfer window. Scuro confirmed that Monaco intended to retain Camara despite late interest from Chelsea. Meanwhile, a prospective move for Balogun to Everton collapsed after the player opted against the transfer following a medical dispute. Everton officials raised health concerns during the medical assessment, which both Monaco and Balogun’s personal medical staff contested. Scuro stated that while Chelsea approached the club regarding Camara, Monaco maintained their position that the player was not for sale. The club focused on balancing their financial accounts throughout the transfer window to align with league regulations.

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  • •AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro confirmed the club planned to keep Lamine Camara throughout the summer.
  • •Folarin Balogun rejected a transfer to Everton following a dispute over medical results.
  • •Chelsea expressed interest in Lamine Camara late on transfer deadline day.
  • •Monaco required player sales to meet financial regulations set by the DNCG.
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  • 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea see deal collapse at last moment
  • 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Camara deal collapsing 'part of the game' - Monaco sporting director
  • 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s part of the game’ – Thiago Scuro explains Lamine Camara’s failed Chelsea move and Folarin Balogun’s decision to reject Everton
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Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro has explained why Chelsea's Deadline Day move for Lamine Camera collapsed, and how it was affected by Everton's failed move for team-mate Folarin Balogun. The Ligue 1 side had made it clear keeping the midfielder was "our priority" despite approaches by "several clubs" over the summer and Chelsea, "always testing and trying".

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Chelsea Transfer Blow as Lamine Camara Deal Collapses After Monaco U-TurnChelsea’s deadline day plans suffered a major setback when their move for Lamine Camara broke down at the final stage, despit...

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AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro held a press conference, attended by Get French Football News, in La Turbie on Wednesday afternoon to explain how Lamine Camara’s (22) move to Chelsea and Folarin Balogun�...

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