Balogun came off the substitutes' bench in the 76th minute, marking his first outing since a proposed transfer to Premier League side Everton dramatically broke down in the final hours of the transfer window at the start of this month. The 25-year-old had not played a competitive game since his controversial end to the 2026 World Cup, where he had also been battling a minor injury.
Monaco remained unbeaten at the top of Ligue 1, with Paris Brunner putting the team ahead in the 32nd minute. However, the outcome of Balogun's future remains uncertain, with Monaco continuing to explore a possible move for him to a league where the transfer window remains open.