Mario Balotelli 'has been sacked' by Brescia after the striker failed to report for training.
Reports in Italy on Saturday morning say Brescia owner Massimo Cellino sent Balotelli a letter requesting the termination of his three-year contract at the club.
The 29-year-old former Manchester City and Liverpool player is contracted to the Serie A side until 2022 but there is a break clause at the end of the season if Brescia are relegated.
Mario Balotelli's contract with Brescia 'has been terminated' two years early after the striker missed training sessions ahead of the resumption of the Serie A season
They are currently bottom of the table ahead of the season resumption later this month, but, according to Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero, his contract will be ended immediately.