07.01.2026 23:00
Former Adana Demirspor player Mario Balotelli has reached an agreement with Dubai-based Al-Ittifaq FC. Balotelli is expected to travel to Dubai on January 9, and the contract is set to be officially registered from January 12. The 35-year-old Italian striker is reported to have signed a 2.5-year deal with his new team.
The new destination of Italian striker Mario Balotelli, who wore the Adana Demirspor jersey for a period in our country and has been without a team since the last summer transfer window, has been revealed.
AGREED WITH AL-ITTIFAQ FC
According to information reported by Sky Sport; Balotelli has reached an agreement with Al-Ittifaq FC, located in central Dubai. The report stated that Balotelli, nicknamed Super Mario, will go to Dubai on January 9, and the contract will be officially registered starting from January 12.
SIGNING A 2.5-YEAR CONTRACT
It was noted that no other suitors have emerged for Balotelli so far, and the 35-year-old star has reached a 2.5-year agreement with his new team.
WHAT DID HE DO AT ADANA DEMİRSPOR?
Having spent two different periods at Adana Demirspor, Balotelli managed to score 26 goals and provide 8 assists in the 51 matches he played.