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Mario Balotelli simply needs the “right opportunity” to get his career back on track, according to his agent Mino Raiola.
Balotelli joined Liverpool for £16million in 2014 but has failed to make a positive impact at Anfield. He was farmed out on loan to AC Milan last season but again struggled with form and fitness, scoring just three goals in 23 games in all competitions.
His future remains the subject of much speculation – former club Inter were again linked with the Italy international on Friday – and Raiola insists he would make a positive impact given the right conditions.
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He told Corriere dello Sport: “In life it is never too late. If you think Mario makes me despair, you are wrong because his life has improved a lot and now only needs to have the right opportunity.
“Of course, he also needs a little bit of luck which, in recent seasons, he has not had. But I assure you, he is a great person, a guy with a big heart.”
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hinted last week he does not see Balotelli as a part of his plans this season.
However, the German hopes to help build Balotelli’s confidence back up before sending him to a club where he can be a leading figure.
