Mario Balotelli has said he is ready to return to Italy in the summer and would be interested in joining Juventus or Napoli.
Italy is the most likely destination for the former Manchester City and Liverpool forward, who told RAI television he wanted to return to his home country.
“My agent Raiola is dealing with my future — all I know is that I have matured and I am ready to return to Italy,” Balotelli said.
Balotelli added that a move to AC Milan for a third spell “would be very difficult because it would be the third time,” but admitted, “Juve and Napoli are clubs I like a lot.”
Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta has ruled out a move for the former Italy international, however, saying he was not the kind of player the club are looking for.
“In footballing terms, it’s spectacular to see Balotelli play,” Marotta told Mediaset. “He’s a great player, but he doesn’t have the profile that we are looking for. This does not mean he’s not a great player — he’s one of the most talented players Italian football has, and he could still be useful to the national team.”
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