Mario Balotelli is currently in discussions with Spanish club Intercity regarding a potential transfer following his departure from Turkish team Adana Demirspor earlier this year. The talented striker made a significant impact during his time in the Premier League, particularly during his time at Manchester City where he scored 30 goals in 80 appearances. However, his stint at Liverpool did not go as planned, with only four goals in 28 matches.
In 2012, Balotelli was at the peak of his career, helping Manchester City secure their first Premier League title in dramatic fashion. He also played a crucial role in Italy’s journey to the final of the Euros. Balotelli is not only known for his skills on the field but also for his off-the-field behavior, such as setting his home on fire with fireworks and smoking in a train restroom.
Despite his controversial reputation, Balotelli is now looking to make a comeback in football, with Intercity offering him a chance to bolster their attacking options in the third tier of Spanish football, as reported by AS.
Mario Balotelli is currently discussing a potential transfer with Spanish club Intercity.
The forward had a standout performance in the Premier League, netting 30 goals in 80 games while playing for Manchester City.
In 2012, he was in his prime and played a crucial role in winning the Premier League with Man City, followed by an impressive performance in his national team’s journey to the Euros final.
The negotiations between the two parties are reportedly progressing well but are not finalized yet. If Balotelli joins the Alicante team, he may have to wait until January to make his debut as the club has already registered all their players. However, he might still head to the south of Spain to get in shape.
Intercity is currently struggling near the bottom of their league table, having only secured six points from their first six games. The club is hopeful that signing Balotelli could potentially boost their stock value.
Despite being rejected by the Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League due to his reputation and disciplinary issues, Balotelli remains unapologetically controversial. Earlier this year, he was caught setting off a small firework in the Demirspor dressing room, showing that his penchant for creating headlines is undiminished.
His time at Liverpool was underwhelming, as he only managed to score four goals in 28 matches.
Balotelli narrowly escaped major injuries in a car accident in Brescia in 2023.
While Balotelli’s performance on the football field may be reflecting his age, his knack for attracting controversy remains as strong as ever. In 2023, the 33-year-old Italian footballer narrowly escaped serious injury in a car accident in Brescia. Witnesses reported that he had lost control of his expensive Audi Q8, crashing into a wall that triggered the airbags. Fortunately, Balotelli was able to exit the vehicle and receive medical attention from paramedics at the scene.
