Mario Balotelli is among the top four forwards in world football when fully fit, according to Mino Raiola.
The 26-year-old has made an excellent start to life at Nice, scoring six goals in five appearances for his new club since joining from Liverpool.
“He has started very well in France, now he needs to continue like that,” Raiola told Corriere Dello Sport. “We are both more and more satisfied to have chosen Nice.”
The super agent went on to add that next year could finally be the year Balotelli realises his potential.
Mario Balotelli is among the top four forwards in world football when fully fit, according to Mino Raiola.
The 26-year-old has made an excellent start to life at Nice, scoring six goals in five appearances for his new club since joining from Liverpool.
“He has started very well in France, now he needs to continue like that,” Raiola told Corriere Dello Sport. “We are both more and more satisfied to have chosen Nice.”
The super agent went on to add that next year could finally be the year Balotelli realises his potential.
“2017 could be the year of Balotelli. When he is at 100 per cent, he is among the best four forwards in the world. Three of them are mine [Balotelli, Ibrahimovic and Lukaku].”
Raiola was also asked about another of his clients, the world’s most expensive player Paul Pogba.
“It is only a question of time [before he regains form]. It is normal that it takes a bit of time to adjust to an environment that is so different to Turin.
“He will continue to move forward, soon they will notice it in England.”