DBasia.news – Mario Balotelli still has a passion to defend the Italian national team and play in big tournaments. Shortly after joining Brescia, Balotelli claimed he wanted to play in the 2020 European Cup.
Mario Balotelli officially returns to Serie A by joining Brescia. In fact, Balotelli received offers from other clubs such as the Brazilian team, Flamengo.
Even so, Mario Balotelli chose to sign a contract with Brescia. Not without reason, Brescia is the hometown of the Ghanaian striker.
By joining Brescia, Mario Balotelli received a pretty drastic salary deduction. However, the former Inter Milan chose to return home to win a place in the 2020 European Cup.
Mario Balotelli said he had spoken with Roberto Mancini. The 29-year-old footballer revealed, Mancini contacted him first.
“I am of course returning to Serie A to look for a place in the Italian national team. I want to play in the 2020 European Cup,” said Mario Balotelli.
“I spoke with Roberto Mancini about the target. We talked when Mancini contacted me giving a birthday wish.”
“My mother cried when I joined Brescia. My father is from this city and supports the club. I hope not to make an incident like when I was a career in Italy,” he continued.
Mario Balotelli has a pretty neat record with the Italian national team. Balotelli has 36 times defended the senior team of Gli Azzurri by contributing 14 goals.