Balotelli reveals why Vieira disagreement led to Nice departure in 2019

Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli has revealed {that a} disagreement over ways with former Juventus and Inter midfielder and present Strasbourg coach Patrick Vieira led to his departure from Ligue 1 facet OSG Good again in 2019.

Balotelli scored extra objectives for Good than for any of the 11 golf equipment he has represented throughout his profession, with 43 from 76 matches in all competitions throughout a two-and-a-half yr keep.

Amongst that tally was a 15-goal haul throughout his first season in Ligue 1, in addition to an additional 18 the season following.

He had joined in 2016 after an underwhelming return to the Premier League with Liverpool, however left half approach by his third season in Ligue 1 so as to be a part of Olympique de Marseille on a short-term deal till the tip of the 20118-19 marketing campaign.

What Balotelli mentioned about Vieira

In a latest interview with SO Foot, Balotelli revealed that Vieira’s type of play was not greatest suited to his qualities, which led him to search for alternatives elsewhere.

“I lived in Villefranche, and it was loopy. I used to be smiling every single day, I went to the ocean every single day. It was a dream life.”

“The issue was that the way in which Vieira performed didn’t actually swimsuit me. I acquired alongside nicely with him, however on sporting issues, I didn’t agree. If I hadn’t had these issues with him, I might by no means have left Good,” Balotelli defined.

Vieira was appointed at Good in June 2018, simply earlier than Balotelli’s closing season with the membership.

Balotelli’s most efficient years got here underneath Lucien Favre between 2016 and 2018, earlier than the Swiss coach left to take up a job within the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund.

🗣️ Mario Balotelli (33) on Patrick Vieira:

“If I didn’t have issues with him, I might by no means have left Good.” (SO Foot) ⬇️https://t.co/Tcbkgbm5Z3

— Get French Soccer Information (@GFFN) April 4, 2024