Verona bid for Balotelli

By Football Italia staff

Out of contract Mario Balotelli is reportedly in talks to be the new striker for Hellas Verona.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport and Sport Mediaset, the newly-promoted club is working out the financial details to get him for at least one season.

His salary is €3.5m per year, but the lack of viable alternatives is making him consider this option.

Other forwards have revitalised their careers at Hellas Verona, such as Luca Toni and Giampaolo Pazzini.

There is one major problem represented by the fans, as Balotelli is from Brescia and there is a fierce rivalry between the cities.

He was already infuriated by racist insults received during Inter’s trip to Chievo many years ago, a club that shares the Stadio Bentegodi with Hellas.

The Verona fans do have a reputation for racist chanting, so adding in the Brescia element and it could be a powder-keg.

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