Last Parma offer for Balotelli
Parma have made their final contract offer to Mario Balotelli of €2m per season plus performance-related bonuses. According to La Gazzetta di Parma newspaper, the Ducali are putting a take…
Parma have made their final contract offer to Mario Balotelli of €2m per season plus performance-related bonuses. According to La Gazzetta di Parma newspaper, the Ducali are putting a take…
Sporting director Daniele Faggiano confirmed Parma “just couldn’t afford" Daniele De Rossi, while confirming their interest in Mario Balotelli. The Roma legend spent 17 years with his hometown club only…
Fiorentina and Parma are stepping up negotiations to sign Mario Balotelli, who is a free agent after his Olympique Marseille spell. The centre-forward turns 29 in August and is back…
Parma are reportedly close to signing Fiorentina full-back Vincent Laurini, while continuing to work on a deal for Mario Balotelli. According to Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira, Laurini has agreed a…
Parma have reportedly held talks with Italy striker Mario Balotelli, who is seeking a €4m salary. According to Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira, a meeting to discuss Balotelli’s possible arrival…
Mario Balotelli is a free agent, but despite interest from Parma and Brescia, it’s reported he could sign a new deal at Olympique Marseille. The Italy international joined Marseille in…
Reports in France suggest Olympique Marseille have asked Roma for Patrik Schick on loan with obligation to buy. The striker has struggled for form and confidence at club level, yet…
Olympique Marseille are interested in poaching Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva, according to French newspaper L’Equipe. The 32-year-old joined from Liverpool two years ago for just under €6m and has been…
Mario Balotelli said it would be “an honour” to play for Parma and he hasn’t yet decided where he’ll be next season. The Italy international was a guest speaker at…
Roberto Mancini put the blame squarely on Mario Balotelli for missing out on Italy. “He got a four-match ban and is playing at a low level.” The Azzurri are preparing…
Mario Balotelli has been given a four-match ban for his red card in what was probably his last game for Olympique Marseille. The Italy international was sent off for a…
Olympique Marseille striker Mario Balotelli has insisted ‘it’s certainly not my fault’ that he is not in the Italy squad. Balotelli’s contract with Marseille expires next month, and the 28-year-old…
Mario Balotelli was shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle during what was probably his last game for Olympique Marseille. The Italy international had only come on as…
Gianluigi Buffon has urged Italy CT Roberto Mancini to recall Mario Balotelli. “He’s great for the national team.” Balotelli has regained his knack for scoring goals at Marseille, netting eight…
Serie A new boys Brescia reportedly ‘dream’ of bringing Italy striker Mario Balotelli to the club this summer. According to Corriere della Sera and Corriere dello Sport, Balotelli is also…
Mario Balotelli has defended saying that Cristiano Ronaldo could not compare to Lionel Messi. “They’re the two best, but they’re not the same.” Balotelli caused controversy when he made the…
Mario Balotelli praised Lionel Messi after his 600th goal for Barcelona, but “for the good of football please don’t compare him to” Cristiano Ronaldo again. The Italy international was watching…
Roberto Mancini looks back over his Italy mistakes and is proud to have “run risks” with young talent, but while praising Marco Verratti, warns Mario Balotelli “has to do more.”…
Italy CT Roberto Mancini has warned Mario Balotelli that ‘in addition to scoring and playing well, he must behave well.’ Mancini has called up 35 players for a two-day training…
Olympique Marseille boss Rudi Garcia has distanced himself from speculation linking him with Milan. “I don’t miss Italy...” Garcia had been put forward as a possible candidate for the Milan…