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Italy’s Mario Balotelli to stay another season with Ligue 1 side OGC Nice!

French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice have confirmed that their Italian striker Mario Balotelli will stay at the southern club for at least another season.

OGC Nice finished third in the French Ligue 1 which was their best finish in years and striker Mario Balotelli scored 17 goals in 28 appearances for Nice last season and he signed his one year contract extension on Sunday, June 25 evening.

Mario Balotelli has chosen to extend his contract despite a large amount of interest from other clubs and the Italian international accepted to stay in Nice for a lower salary, just as he had always intended to during the break, his adventure in Nice, favouring the sporting aspect and following his heart.

Returning to training with his teammates on Monday, he will be able to prepare for the first European challenge, the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.

Nice is proud to have been able to convince the superstar of last year and to have seen him grown both on and off the pitch, OGC Nice today savour the happiness of securing his services, and to have him as part of the squad that will enter the clubs new training ground.

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