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Mario Balotelli has been offered a way out of Liverpool this summer - by Serie A newboys Crotone.

The Calabrians have secured promotion to Italy's top flight for the first time in their history, finishing second in Serie B.

And their president, Raffaele Vrenna, says the controversial striker could be just the man to spearhead their charge next season.

"Will we bring a top player to Crotone? We have a good reputation for revitalising the careers of players having a difficult time,” Vrenna said.

“In that case, why not go for Balotelli?”

Balotelli will leave Anfield this summer having been told he has no future at Liverpool. The 25-year-old scored just four times in 28 appearances during his one season on Merseyside, and has spent this campaign with AC Milan, with not much more success.

Milan have yet to take up the option of signing the Italian international on a permanent basis, with clubs in China linked with a summer move.