Overview

• Mario Balotelli became a free agent after his summer release from Genoa and is actively searching for a new club.
• At 35, he is training with his own fitness staff and says he feels ready to return to professional football.
• He aims to play for another two to three years before fulfilling a promise to end his career alongside his brother Enock at amateur side Vado.
• In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Balotelli revealed a long-held dream of playing for Real Madrid.
• He expressed regret over past incidents such as removing his Inter shirt at San Siro and missed opportunities with Italy’s national team, signalling a more mature mindset.