The new Nice boss expected to see more respect from the striker after his failure to turn up for pre-season training but has been left disappointed
Patrick Vieira says it is a "shame" to see Mario Balotelli "ruin" his reputation at Nice by failing to turn up for training as he looks to complete a transfer.
The Ligue 1 club revealed that the Italian striker was not present for new coach Vieira's first session in charge at the start of the month amid reports he is in talks over a switch to Marseille.
Balotelli has impressed at Nice since joining from Liverpool in 2016, scoring 43 times in 66 appearances in all competitions, and has one year left on his contract, but the former Inter and Manchester City forward still has not reported for duty.