Mario Balotelli, getty images December 23, 2025, 10:00 p.m

The scandalous Italian forward Mario Balotelli can continue his career in Saudi Arabia. This was reported by the well-known insider Nicolo Scira.

Balotelli entered the transfer plans of the Al-Ittifaq club, which prepared a contract for the striker until 2028. The forward is a free agent from July 1, 2025, after finishing his spell with Genoa, where he joined last October.

Last season, Balotelli played only 6 Serie A matches, playing a total of 56 minutes.

Al-Ittifaq is currently ninth in the Saudi Arabian League. The team will play its next match against Al-Riyadh on December 25. It is expected that the offer of the Saudi club could convince the Italian striker to move to a new club in the near future.