Mario Balotelli may be set to return to Serie A and resume his career in Italy after seeing a transfer to Brazil fall through.
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Balotelli available as a free agentHas rejected offers from other teamsNow wanted by two Italian clubsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Italian striker has been without a club since leaving Turkish side Adana Demirspor in July. He has reportedly received many offers from around the world, from including Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Japan. The 34-year-old reached an agreement to join Brazilian side Corinthians, but the move collapsed in July.
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An Indian Super League team were also linked with the ex-Manchester City striker but they ended up turning down the chance to land him, leaving the notorious forward in limbo. However, a road back to his homeland has opened up for Balotelli, as reports Genoa head coach Alberto Gilardino has called him to discuss a possible deal.
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Genoa are not the only team linked with the former Inter and AC Milan player. According to , Torino are also considering signing the 36-time Italy international after they lost forward Duvan Zapata to injury.
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The striker will consider his options as talks over a possible free transfer continue, but it looks like he is set for a return to the Italian top flight in the near future.