Back to the United States Newsfeed

Balotelli hopeful of extended stay at Marseille

Mario Balotelli is hopeful of still being at Marseille next season after his contract at the Ligue 1 side expired.

The former Italy striker joined the club in January on a six-month deal after his contract at Nice was cancelled, and has scored eight goals in 12 games.

Marseille had hoped to secure a return to the Champions League this season, having missed out last term after losing the Europa League final to Atletico Madrid.

But the team fell short of landing one of Ligue 1’s three qualification slots, falling behind third-place Lyon and fourth-place Saint-Etienne to eventually finish fifth.