Genoa are going through a difficult time in Serie A this season. The club is currently in the relegation zone after a series of poor results (five defeats and one draw in the last six matches). To make matters worse, injuries are piling up within the team. After the summer departures of Mateo Retegui and Albert Gudmundsson, Genoa lost Ruslan Malinovsky for the whole season and recently saw Vitinha (sprain) also get injured. These offensive absences push the coach Alberto Gilardino to quickly look for solutions to strengthen its attack.
Balotelli is free
In this context, the name of Mario Balotelli has returned to the forefront. Free from any contract since the end of his adventure with Adana Demirspor in Turkey this summer, the Italian striker could make his return to Serie A. Genoa coach Alberto Gilardino contacted Balotelli to discuss a possible transfer. Despite his experience and talent, the club remains cautious about the feasibility of this deal due to the financial uncertainty weighing on the club and the physical condition of the player, who suffered from knee injuries last year. .
The transalpine media Sport Mediaset announces that Genoa would be close to an agreement with the former Italian internationalall parties would be up for it. The only reservations would concern the age (34 years) and the motivation of Super Mario. But everything would be on track for a return to Italy!
Balotelli, who is currently training at Brescia, seems determined to return to Italy. He also scored 7 goals in 16 games last season with Adana Demirspor, and his scoring qualities could offer Genoa an immediate solution to their offensive problems. It remains to be seen whether the discussions will lead to a signing, while other clubs in Serie A or elsewhere could also come forward…
