Balotelli transfer news 2017
Mario Balotelli was a highly sought-after player in 2017, and there were several transfer rumors surrounding him. Here are some of the most notable transfer news and rumors involving Balotelli in 2017:
- January 2017: Balotelli was linked with a move to Turkish club Besiktas, with reports suggesting that the club was willing to offer him a two-and-a-half-year contract. (Source: Turkish Football)
- January 2017: Balotelli was also linked with a move to Italian club Lazio, with reports suggesting that the club was interested in signing him on a permanent deal. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)
- February 2017: Balotelli was reportedly close to joining Turkish club Fenerbahce, with the club's president, Aziz Yıldırım, stating that they were in talks with the player. (Source: Turkish Football)
- March 2017: Balotelli was linked with a move to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, with reports suggesting that the club was willing to offer him a lucrative contract. (Source: The Guardian)
- April 2017: Balotelli was reportedly close to joining Italian club AC Milan, with the club's president, Silvio Berlusconi, stating that they were interested in signing him. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)
- May 2017: Balotelli ultimately decided to stay at Nice, signing a new two-year contract with the French club. (Source: Nice's official website)
It's worth noting that Balotelli's transfer saga was marked by a lack of clarity and consistency, with multiple clubs and sources reporting different transfer rumors and negotiations. Ultimately, Balotelli remained at Nice for the 2017-2018 season, before joining Marseille in 2018.