There's no transfer of the rare bad boy from the K LeagueWhat I said is that the person who keeps the team will stay in Serie A

Feb 07, 2025

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'The rare villain' Mario Balotelli is expected to remain on his current team instead of moving to the K-League.

Italy's Football Italia reported on the 6th (Korea time) 'Valotelli is trying to keep his promise to Genoa despite the lack of playing time'

Valotelli surprised fans with the recent appearance of a possible trip to Korea. France's Foot Mercato said in January that Valotelli and his aides, whose contract at Genoa is nearing the end, are looking for the player's next destination. 'According to our information, a remarkable transfer could be made.'"

Foot Mercato said 'Two clubs in the Korean K League 1, whose names have yet to be leaked according to our information, are ready to return to handle Valotelli. 'South Korea's winter transfer market is open until March 24, 2025, which could give Valotelli time to find a friendly agreement with Genoa to complete all the administrative details that would allow her to depart from her contract and leave for Genoa.'"

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Valotelli, once a striker and villain representing Italy, has worn a Manchester City jersey since his professional debut at Inter Milan in the past, showing great potential. Since his transfer to Manchester City, he has scored 30 goals in 80 games in three seasons, contributing to Manchester City's victory in the 20211-2012 season, drawing fans' attention with his scoring ability and star quality. His unique ceremony and misbehavior combined with his skills and became the driving force behind his popularity.

But Valotelli's rise did not last long. Valotelli, who left Manchester City and also played for AC Milan, has been downhill ever since heading to Liverpool. It made expectations that it would be revived in French Ligue 1, but it was sluggish after going through Marseille, Brescia and Monza.

Balotelli, who joined Adana Demirspor in the Turkiye League in 2021, has consistently scored, but it was after interest in him was already cut off in major European leagues. He then spent one season with Adana Demirspor after Sion, and left the team last summer due to the expiration of his contract. Since then, Valotelli has returned to Serie A this season, wearing a Genoa uniform.

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However, there was no room for Valotelli in Genoa. He played only six games. He had to think about moving, and the possibility of a K-League transfer was also mentioned. Genoa Director Marco Ottolini himself "We will try to find a solution that works for everyone in the transfer market. If Genoa doesn't give Valotelli the time he wants, the solution is his transfer and above all to find a place where he can play," he said, drawing keen attention to his future.

However, Valotelli appears to have decided to stay with the team by wrapping up the winter transfer window. Football Italia said 'Valotelli remained with Genoa in the January transfer window and recently confirmed his willingness to remain with the club and prove his worth through social media. Balotelli wrote on social media that "We are trying to keep our promise. "I am the one who keeps what I said. I will stay with the club and prove it."

Valotelli predicted that he would remain in Genoa this season, and the possibility of a transfer to the K-League has subsided. However, attention is being paid to what kind of moves he will take in the summer transfer market, when his contract with Genoa, which is due in June 2025, expires.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.

There's no transfer of the rare bad boy from the K LeagueWhat I said is that the person who keeps the team will stay in Serie A

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