Mario Balotelli seemed to be enjoying his return to the Italy training camp after three years, modelling the new Azzurri jersey with a broad grin.
The Adana Demirspor striker is back at Coverciano after being called up for a get-together by coach Roberto Mancini.
Now 31, he has 14 goals in 36 senior caps for Italy, although his most recent appearance was in September 2018 during the Nations League 1-1 draw with Poland.
There’s no guarantee he will be included in the squad for the upcoming World Cup play-offs in March against North Macedonia and then either Turkey or Portugal.
He was one of many players called in for Mancini to evaluate in a three-day training camp at Coverciano.
SuperMario seemed to be having a ball, grinning broadly in training and visibly proud as he modelled the Azzurri jersey for the cameras.
Balo has rediscovered his scoring touch in Turkey, finding the net nine times with five assists in 21 competitive appearances for the club.
