Balotelli, who has yet to score for Genoa, has not featured the club since December 21. Genoa are managed by former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, a former team-mate of Balotelli's at Man City.

Prior to signing for City, young defender Khusanov played 13 times in Ligue 1 this season. He has signed a four-and-a-half year deal with City, and taken the No45 shirt made famous by Mario Balotelli.

Here is what the two had to say about each other after their falling out in Ligue 1. Balotelli and Vieira set for third reunion Balotelli and Vieira were teammates for a season at Manchester City ...

Sports Soccer Balotelli looking for a fairy-tale swansong at Genoa Mario Balotelli, left, and Genoa's head coach Alberto Gilardino attend a training session in Genoa, Italy, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.

Italian striker Mario Balotelli has been signed by Genoa as a free agent, the Serie A club said on Monday, marking a return to the Italian top-tier after more than four years for the 34-year-old ...

Mario Balotelli 's proposed move to Genoa is reportedly a done deal. The former Manchester City man has been without a side for the last four months after leaving Turkish Super Lig outfit Adana ...

Mario Balotelli has agreed a deal with Genoa until June 2025. The Italian striker’s shock return to Serie A was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Saturday.

MARIO BALOTELLI is nearing a move to Spanish lower-league side Intercity, according to reports. The Italian, 34, has been without a club since leaving Turkish outfit Adana Demirspor in June. The fo… ...

MARIO BALOTELLI has pranked his team-mates by setting off a firecracker in the changing room. The Italian striker, who now plays for Turkey’s Adana Demirspor, nearly blew up a team-mate’… ...

Balotelli responded to Rodgers on Twitter, now known as X, saying: 'Brendan Rodgers you are also the best manager I ever had. Amazing,' complete with a cry-laughing emoji and a kiss.