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Mario Balotelli snubbed a number of offers from English clubs before leaving Liverpool for Nice, according to his agent.

The controversial striker joined the Ligue One outfit on a free transfer on deadline day after a miserable spell at Anfield.

Liverpool had been trying to get rid of Balotelli all summer but Mino Raiola denies that there was a lack of offers on the table for the frontman.

The agent also believes the move to Nice will help the 26-year-old in his bid to force his way back into the Italy squad.

“Nice was a technical decision,” Raiola told Premium Sport.

“We had alternatives in England, Spain, Germany and Italy, but Mario is happy.

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“Football is too serious. In life there is no such thing as a final destination when you’re willing to get back in the game.

“Mario is focused on Nice, although the Italian national team is always on his mind.

“There is great warmth here. It’s the perfect environment for Mario. We’ve chosen an ideal technical project for him.”