Balotelli, who signed for Turkish Super Lig club Adana Demirspor last summer, left the Turkish outfit after just one season and is currently a free agent. The Italian forward was given the chance to take on a new challenge this summer as Kerala Blasters were heavily linked with a move for him, however, the Times of India reports that the Indian Super League club have rejected the opportunity to sign the forward.
The outlet further claims that there were two main reasons why the Indian club did not sign the 34-year-old. One was his stature in world football, which was intimidating for the ISL side and led them to believe that he was not a realistic target.
Balotelli too controversial
The Blasters also weighed in on the player’s past controversies on and off the field, which further distanced them from the deal.
Just a few months ago, Balotelli set the Adana Demirspor dressing room ablaze by throwing a firecracker at his teammates. During his time at Manchester City, he made headlines when his house caught fire just before a crucial match against arch-rivals Manchester United in 2011, after a reckless firework display with friends. Balotelli, who has also played for Inter, AC Milan, Liverpool and Nice, has also long been a controversial figure on the pitch, often falling out with his coaches over a lack of discipline.
