Mario Balotelli extends contract with Niza

The Italian forward Mario Balotelli has extended his contract with Niza for one more season. Last season, Niza finished in third place in the French League.

The Italian striker, who scored 17 goals in 28 games during the 2016-17 season, signed the extension of his contract with Niza until June 30, 2018.

Niza, which describes Balotelli as "idol of young and old", highlights the player's interest in "extending his contract" and the "financial effort" he has made to stay with the club.

"Balotelli has preferred the sport aspect and the preferences of his heart," Niza stated on their website.

🚨Officiel!
La belle histoire continue entre l’@ogcnice et Mario #Balotelli !https://t.co/Eu3SSDVNCd

- OGC Nice (@ogcnice) June 25, 2017

The 26-year-old Italian forward, who stood out in Inter Milan, where he began his professional career, and later moved to Liverpool, also played for Milan and Liverpool, where he played for a season, before joining Niza in the French football.

The forward from Palermo, 33 times international with Italy, represents an important reinforcement for Niza, which will play in the next edition of the Champions League if they manage to overcome the third qualifying round.