Nice Coach Patrick Vieira is ‘surprised and disappointed’ that Mario Balotelli is in talks with Marseille.
The Italy striker’s contractual situation is unclear, as French media insists he has another year on his contract with Les Aiglons, while agent Mino Raiola claims he’s a free agent.
It therefore appears there is an optional extension to his deal which Super Mario hasn’t taken up, and he hasn’t shown up for pre-season training.
Nice Coach Patrick Vieira is ‘surprised and disappointed’ that Mario Balotelli is in talks with Marseille.
The Italy striker’s contractual situation is unclear, as French media insists he has another year on his contract with Les Aiglons, while agent Mino Raiola claims he’s a free agent.
It therefore appears there is an optional extension to his deal which Super Mario hasn’t taken up, and he hasn’t shown up for pre-season training.
“I’m surprised, yes, and disappointed, yes,” Vieira said in a Press conference today.
“Mario had two very good years at Nice and it’s a shame it’s ending like this. If the player wants to leave then that’s his choice, but it’s important for him to come, be here and respect his contract then let the two clubs discuss a way to finalise all that.
“We have some players here who are in that situation, and these players are present at training and waiting for the clubs to finalise things.
“Players make the choice to go to certain clubs, we have to accept that: it’s football. In any case though Nice have to come out of this situation well, getting what they deserve.
“It’s important to respect the club and do things in the best way possible.”