Mino Raiola plot Balotelli departure

Carmine Mino Raiola, an Italian-born Dutch football agent.  Raiola represents a number of well known footballers including Paul Pogba, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Erling Braut Håland, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Matthijs de Light, Mario Balotelli...Raiola speaks several languages including Italian, English, Spanish, French...In August 2016, after closing the world record transfer of Paul Pogba to Manchester United, Raiola made a reported €25million from Pogba's €105million transfer. Photo: Getty

Brescia forward Mario Balotelli looks set for another stint abroad as Agent Mino Raiola has allegedly opened talks with Vasco da Gama and Galatasaray.


The Italian striker returned to Italy last summer but has struggled to live up to the expectations, as Brescia are currently rooted to the foot of the table.

Balotelli, who signed a contract until June 2022 upon his return to Lombardi, have contributed five goals in 19 Serie A games this campaign.

Agent Raiola with his client Mario Balotelli (Italian top flight Brescia forward). Photo: Getty

With Brescia nine points adrift safety in top tier, Journalist Nicolò Schira claims Raiola is in touch with Brazilian side Vasco da Gama and Turkish giants Galatasaray and could be moving on after only one season back in Italy.
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