​While today officially marks the end of their collaboration, OGC Nice would like to thank Mario Ballotelli for the last two and a half seasons. Warmly welcomed by the club and its supporters, the centre forward didn’t just live up to the expectations placed in him, he exceeded them. The 43 goals he scored for Les Rouge et Noir were instrumental in the club’s results during the past two campaigns.

After a difficult period in England and Italy, it was with Le Gym that Mario reminded the world just what an exceptional striker he is, recording the most prolific season of his career last term that saw him recalled to the Italy national team.

Already last season, there was talk of a transfer. But OGC Nice and the player decided to extend the relationship for another six months: one last challenge for everything that had gone before. And while it was the logical decision at the start of the season, the best option now is to part ways, with the termination of his contract, by mutual consent.

Now, as it’s time to say goodbye, and Mario has chosen his future destination, OGC Nice remembers all the good times, the spectacular goals, the smiles and collective joy of the time spent with its now ex-No.9.

Filled with these wonderful memories, the club sincerely wishes Mario every future success and hopes he continues to reach his goals. 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you niçois it’s being a great time with you ! I won’t ever forget these 2 years! Good luck.

Une publication partagée par Mario Balotelli (@mb459) le 23 Janv. 2019 à 9 :28 PST

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