Overview
- Balotelli was spotted at the airport traveling to Dubai to join Al-Ittifaq after agreeing to the move.
- Al-Ittifaq competes in the UAE Division 1, which local reports describe as the country's second tier.
- The striker has not played since 21 December 2024 and is preparing a return after more than a year out.
- He said Italian clubs contacted him but he declined because the offers did not meet his terms.
- He remarked he would still be at Genoa if the club had not appointed a coach he did not get along with.