Italy international Mario Balotelli, who has been heavily linked with a move to Ligue 1 outfit Marseille, has confirmed where he will be playing his football this season.
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It was announced on Tuesday that the 28-year-old striker will now stay at Nice after much speculation that he wanted to leave the Allianz Riviera.
Mario #Balotelli has decided. And it’s @ogcnice_eng. pic.twitter.com/zCVJSpsxxt
— OGC Nice ???????? (@ogcnice_eng) August 20, 2018
"The decision has been taken. After careful consideration, Mario #Balotelli has decided to stay at @ogcnice_eng," the club wrote in a statement via their official Twitter account.
"The Italian international expressed his wishes to the directors. There will be a third season for the forward. The agreement was signed by all parties on Monday evening.
"Suspended for the first three Ligue 1 games, the forward, who has scored 43 goals since arriving at the club, will be available for selection next week, ready for the trip to Lyon.
"Made slightly complicated at the start of the summer by another club from the south of France, the situation is now back to normal. Simple, clear. Like one of Super Mario's strikes."
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Balotelli has made 66 appearances for the Ligue 1 side since first joining the club in 2016, scoring 43 goals and assisting a further three strikes.
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