Mario Balotelli, in the plans of Newcastle United

“We received yesterday (Thursday) an offer from an Arab team. We refused, we said that we do not intend to sell it. Newcastle United were considering signing Balotelli as well, but so far they have not sent us an official offer. There is an exit clause in his contract. But I cannot reveal the number of this clause. Balotelli has told me that he will not leave Adana Demirspor and will only do so if one day the president tells him that he has to leave. But he won’t do it without making the club money. You can understand what he wants from the Adana Demirspor. Although there is a figure written in the clause in his contract, if Balotelli says he is not leaving, nobody can take him away. His representative, Mino Raiola, would keep half the money if he contributes double the termination figure of his contract. We also have your word. Balotelli tested negative for coronavirus. He will be back with the Adana at the start of the week. Maybe I can play in the game against Konyaspor,” said Murat Sancak, president of Adana Demirspor.

Mario Balotelli has played 20 games in the Adana Demirspor shirt, scoring eight goals and providing four assists. The Italian has a further two-year contract left, but he is performing very well under manager Vincenzo Montella. He even maintains his dream of returning to the Italian national team, despite the fact that critics in his country view him with skepticism. It will be necessary to see if the season finally ends in the Turkish Super League. (D)