Mario Balotelli thanked Marco Amelia for the invite, but “cannot accept this challenge” to play for Lupa Castelli in Lega Pro.
Honorary President Amelia called the Liverpool striker to Rome for the club in Italy’s third division, insisting he could “purify himself” of controversy and pressure.
“At Milan over two years we had a great rapport of admiration, friendship and respect,” wrote Balotelli on Facebook.
Mario Balotelli thanked Marco Amelia for the invite, but “cannot accept this challenge” to play for Lupa Castelli in Lega Pro.
Honorary President Amelia called the Liverpool striker to Rome for the club in Italy’s third division, insisting he could “purify himself” of controversy and pressure.
“At Milan over two years we had a great rapport of admiration, friendship and respect,” wrote Balotelli on Facebook.
“Seeing as you are the President of Lupa Castelli, I thank you for the invitation to come and play with you. I cannot accept this challenge for many reasons and factors that you know well, taking nothing away from your club.
“I thank you, I will follow and cheer you on.”