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Balotelli: The Nice fans are the best I’ve played for

Mario Balotelli has claimed that the Nice supporters are the best that he has played for.

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The Italy international has been warmly welcomed on the Cote d’Azur after arriving from Liverpool on transfer deadline day, and while the Reds are regarded as having one of the best fanbases in world football, the striker reckons the supporters at Allianz Riviera are better than those at Anfield.

“Frankly, of all the clubs I’ve played at, these supporters generate the best atmosphere I’ve ever seen,” he told Telefoot.