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Italian striker Mario Balotelli has confirmed his transfer to Al-Ittifaq FC: ‘I’m here!’
Mario Balotelli has officially joined Dubai-based side Al-Ittifaq FC.
The former Inter, Milan and Manchester City star confirmed his latest move with an Instagram AI-generated video on Sunday morning.
Balotelli announced his transfer by using just three words: ‘I’m here,’ wrote the 35-year-old striker who landed in Dubai on Saturday.
Before leaving Italy yesterday, Balotelli said he was considering becoming a coach after the end of his playing career and claimed he’d still be playing for Genoa if the Grifone had not hired Patrick Vieira.
Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
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