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Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero has offered Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli the chance to “relaunch” his career at the Serie A outfit.

The Reds are looking to off-load the Italy international, who is back training at Melwood following his season-long loan at AC Milan.

Finding a club for Balotelli has proved problematic but Sampdoria are open to the idea of taking on the controversial frontman.

“Balotelli is Balotelli’s worst enemy,” Ferrero said."

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“Like (Antonio) Cassano is Cassano’s worst enemy. He’s a great player whose been stuck back in the 1960s.

“He could relaunch [his career] at a passionate club like ours, but he’s still a bit confused. I’ve tried to tell him to come to Samp because he’s a great talent.”

Balotelli has spoken about the prospect of staying at Liverpool but there is little chance of him forcing his way into Jurgen Klopp’s plans with Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi and Danny Ings all ahead of him in the pecking order.