Prior to signing for Nice, ex-Red Mario Balotelli was heavily linked with a move to Palermo, and the Serie A side's President has now confirmed that he wanted to sign the Italian.
On August 28th (three days before the transfer deadline), Palermo Vice-President Guglielmo Micciche told reporters:
“We made an offer [for Balotelli]. now it’s up to Liverpool and the player.".
When asked this weekend about the deal, Mauricio Zamparino told Rai Sport:
“Did I want Balotelli? Yes. The cost for Palermo was too high, I can’t allow that type of thing anymore. He is a golden boy. I am pro-Balotelli!”
Balotelli has contributed 4 goals in his first two league games for Nice, but due to a new injury, he missed the club's 1-0 victory over Nancy on Sunday. According to the BBC, Balotelli 'was absent with an adductor muscle problem'.
After such a great start in France, the last thing Balotelli needs is an injury disrupting his momentum...
* Jul 2016: Described as an 'incredible talent' by Crotone president Raffaele Vrenna. Cost Liverpool €20m
On August 28th (three days before the transfer deadline), Palermo Vice-President Guglielmo Micciche told reporters:
“We made an offer [for Balotelli]. now it’s up to Liverpool and the player.".
When asked this weekend about the deal, Mauricio Zamparino told Rai Sport:
“Did I want Balotelli? Yes. The cost for Palermo was too high, I can’t allow that type of thing anymore. He is a golden boy. I am pro-Balotelli!”
Balotelli has contributed 4 goals in his first two league games for Nice, but due to a new injury, he missed the club's 1-0 victory over Nancy on Sunday. According to the BBC, Balotelli 'was absent with an adductor muscle problem'.
After such a great start in France, the last thing Balotelli needs is an injury disrupting his momentum...
* Jul 2016: Described as an 'incredible talent' by Crotone president Raffaele Vrenna. Cost Liverpool €20m
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