Marco Verratti says he is 'happy for Mario Balotelli' and wants 'a winning national team'.
Before the 23-year-old midfielder claimed that title for himself, Super Mario used to be Italy's greatest footballing promise, but his career spiralled out of control.
On from a transfer to Ligue 1 club Nice, many are waiting anxiously to see whether the striker will return to form and stardom.
Marco Verratti says he is 'happy for Mario Balotelli' and wants 'a winning national team'.
Before the 23-year-old midfielder claimed that title for himself, Super Mario used to be Italy's greatest footballing promise, but his career spiralled out of control.
On from a transfer to Ligue 1 club Nice, many are waiting anxiously to see whether the striker will return to form and stardom.
“I haven't heard Balotelli,” Verratti told the Press. “But I am happy for his decision. Nice is the right club to reboot his career.”
The Paris Saint-Germain playmaker then went on to discuss his position within the Azzurri.
“The role I play in is not important. What matters is doing what the Coach [Giampiero Ventura] asks of me so I can do what's best for the team. I do like Ventura's way of understanding football.
“I want to be part of a winning Nazionale, but for now let's just think of one game at a time.”