Balotelli was noted for 33 goals in 51 league games in Nice for the past two seasons, but in the autumn, has not found the net once in the league.

the Italian, who at one time was predicted a brilliant future, has previously played for Milan, Inter and Liverpool. During the week Marseilletränaren Rudi Garcia said that Balotelli was his “first priority” during the januarifönstret, but at the same time made it clear that the striker, who hadn’t played football since early december, is up for the match against Lille on Friday.