Mario Could Get Another Italian Job

Charismatic Manchester City striker may have been ruled out of a move to AC Milan by owner Silvio Berlusconi calling the Italian a “rotten apple” but another Serie A side may be interested in taking Mario back to his homeland.

Napoli manager Walter Marazzi may have never met Balotelli but has admitted the chance to work with the 22 year old is something he would enjoy "He made a good impression on me but only those who know him well can say what kind of problems he might create in training.

"I've got a bit of experience, though, and it would be stimulating to work with a talent like his, but I don't know if that would ever happen."

Azzurri president De Laurentiis had told Gazzetta.it: "Are City considering letting Balotelli go so they can move for Cavani?

"I would prefer to see Balotelli playing with Cavani here at Napoli.

"Teams tend to hold on to their best players in January. You take a big risk making big investments now.

"There is still time for us to bring in new faces but we must be cautious. On January 31 you will see what moves Napoli have made."

Sam Jewell

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