{"id":272510,"date":"2024-12-29T17:01:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T17:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/29\/italian-born-ghanaian-mario-balotelli-linked-with-move-to-mexican-side-cruz-azul\/"},"modified":"2024-12-29T17:01:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T17:01:30","slug":"italian-born-ghanaian-mario-balotelli-linked-with-move-to-mexican-side-cruz-azul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/29\/italian-born-ghanaian-mario-balotelli-linked-with-move-to-mexican-side-cruz-azul\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian-born Ghanaian Mario Balotelli linked with move to Mexican side Cruz Azul"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">Italian international of Ghanaian descent Mario Balotelli has been linked to Mexican side Cruz Azul.<\/p>\n<p>The North American outfit are looking to enhance their squad and views the former Manchester City star as a valuable asset.<\/p>\n<p>Balotelli has struggled for playing time at Genoa, marking only 56 minutes across six substitute appearances since joining the Rossoblu in October 2024 as a free agent.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old is said to be unhappy with his situation at the club and is contemplating parting ways ahead of the upcoming transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>The clause included in the deal allows both Genoa and Balotelli to terminate the contract before June 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Balotelli is currently weighing up his options and could depart to join Cruz Azul, who would be willing to offer the Italian forward a contract worth 2 million euros per season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italian international of Ghanaian descent Mario Balotelli has been linked to Mexican side Cruz Azul. 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