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Mario Balotelli has revealed that earlier than becoming a member of AC Milan, he was truly meant to go to Juventus, choosing the Rossoneri in the long run.
Balotelli performed for Milan in two completely different spells: first for one and a half seasons between 2012 and 2014, then the 2016-17 season on mortgage. The previous was undoubtedly the extra profitable time with the membership, because it finally earned him the transfer again to the Premier League and Liverpool.
Talking on the Pageant dello Sport (by way of Calciomercato.com), Balotelli revealed that he got here near becoming a member of Juventus earlier than he finally ended up at Milan. Adriano Galliani labored a few of his ordinary magic and was in a position to get the deal over the road.
“In concept, I used to be speculated to go to Juventus, however with Mino Raiola we made a fast journey to Milan and in the long run, I went to AC Milan. Nevertheless, I left Manchester to return to Italy and I went to Turin to affix Juventus,” he acknowledged.
That interval with Milan, earlier than he joined Liverpool, was in all probability the most effective moments in Balotelli’s profession. He performed a key function for the group and scored some incredible objectives within the course of, really showcasing his qualities after some more durable years.
