€100m Balotelli in talks to return to Italy or England, says Raiola

Balotelli

Nice forward, Mario Balotelli has been purportedly reported to be ready to return to Italy. Naija News gathered

According to his agent , Mino Raiola, the player is also negotiating with teams several teams like West Ham in England

The 27-year-old forward who is out of contract at Nice at the end of the season, having scored 21 goals in 29 games in all competitions this campaign has enjoyed two strong seasons at the Ligue 1 club, but appears set to return to the Serie A or the Premier League.

The Nice striker’s contract expires on June 30, and the French club can’t afford to keep him if they don’t qualify for the Champions League.

“Mario is ready to return, he has matured into one of the top 10 strikers in the world,” Raiola declared in an interview with Rai, which will be broadcast in full tomorrow night.

“In Italy he’s number one. He’s worth €100m, but he’s on a free transfer and is therefore a bargain.

“I’m already negotiating with many clubs in England and in Italy. I’ve spoken with Juve, Roma, Napoli and Inter.

“Milan? No, because [sporting director Massimiliano] Mirabelli is there and I can’t talk to him, I’m not on his level.”

Raiola’s difficult relationship with Mirabelli has led to reports Gianluigi Donnarumma could leave the Rossoneri sooner rather than later…

“Gigio made a choice and that was to stay at Milan. I respect that. If he told me he wanted to leave though I’d start working immediately, because there are important offers.

“In fact, if it were up to me Gigio should leave Milan.”