Where did Mario Balotelli go? The 34 -year -old Italian does not have the end of his career expected. Coming from the generation of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, the player does not make as much noise as his old accomplices.
Talented but tumultuous, Mario Balotelli has had a very eventful career. Between injuries and controversies, the former AC Milan player has never managed to shine over time. After three seasons spent in Ligue 1 (between 2016 and 2020), at the OGC Nice and Olympique de Marseille, the player then disappeared from radars despite passages in Serie B, Turkey or Serie in last year with the Genoa (only 6 matches played).
In an interview with La Gazetta dello SportMario Balotelli returned to her career. The former Rossoneri expressed one of his greatest regrets, that of not having played enormously with the Italian selection (36 selections): ”
Overall, I could have made more efforts. My only regret concerns the national team: I could have played more.
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Real, Mario Balotelli's dream
Promising player in his youth, Mario Balotelli has evolved in large European clubs: Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool… in the interview with The Gazettathe Italian reveals the identity of the club for which he would dream of playing: ” Play for Real Madrid… ”But aged 34, the player is well aware that his wish is not realistic.
Asked about his future, he indicates that he wanted to play another two or three years in Europe before joining his brother in Serie D: ”
I'm looking for a club that trusts me. I want to play another two or three years. Then I will join my brother inock. We will see. In any case, I promised him that I will end my career by playing with him ”.
While waiting to find a club, the player continues to prepare by practicing a combat sport which allows him to keep the physical shape. “” In England, I met a friend who practices Thai boxing and in June, I spent almost a month there on vacation. I trained with the world champion Rodtang. It's a difficult sport, but I have fun and it makes me feel good “He said. It remains to be seen in which club Italian will succeed in bouncing.
