These are reportedly crucial days for Mario Balotelli’s long-rumored transfer to downtrodden Serie A outfit Genoa. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, crucial talks took place on Thursday.
It’s now up to Genoa to decide. Alberto Gilardino’s men have been in the market for several free agents to reinforce their underachieving frontline following Mateo Retegui’s switch to Atalanta. The Griffins have replaced the current Serie A top-scorer with Andrea Pinamonti.
The 25-year-old has joined Genoa on loan with an option to buy. He has enjoyed a decent start to life at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, netting three Serie A goals. However, with only three teams bagging fewer league goals than Genoa’s seven, they desperately need a new center-forward.
Gilardino’s stint at Genoa hangs by a thread, with the Griffins entering Gameweek 9 stranded in the bottom three after only winning once in the first eight matches. Therefore, they’re frantically searching for reinforcements. Despite his flamboyant nature, Balotelli could be a massive coup for the Ferrais outfit.
Indeed, the 34-year-old is eager to return to Italian football after wandering between Switzerland and Turkey in the last three years. With Genoa being the only Serie A side credited with a genuine interest, Balotelli could view this as his best opportunity to reignite his career in Italy’s top flight.
His vast experience and undeniable talent, despite his turbulent past, could provide the spark out-of-form Genoa need in their fight to steer away from the relegation zone. The Griffins will soon decide after re-evaluating the financial implications of the deal.
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