The 2 key reasons Indian Club rejected chance to sign Mario Balotelli

• Kerala Blasters reportedly passed up the opportunity to sign former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.
• The 34-year-old Italian, currently a free agent after leaving Turkish club Adana Demirspor, had been linked with a potential move to India.
• Balotelli is seeking a new club, but his prospects are limited after making only 16 appearances last season due to a knee injury

Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has faced embarrassment after an Indian Super League club reportedly turned down the chance to sign him.

Balotelli, who joined Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor last summer, left after just one season and is now a free agent.

Though strongly linked with Kerala Blasters, The Times of India reports that the club ultimately declined the opportunity to bring in the Italian forward.

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The report also suggests two main reasons behind the Indian club's decision not to sign the 34-year-old. First, his high profile in world football made the ISL side feel he was an unrealistic target.

Additionally, Blasters considered his history of on- and off-field controversies, which further discouraged them from pursuing the deal.

A few months ago, Balotelli made headlines at Adana Demirspor by casually tossing a firecracker at his teammates in the dressing room.

His penchant for chaos dates back to his Manchester City days, when his house caught fire in 2011 after a reckless fireworks mishap, just before a crucial match against Manchester United.

Balotelli, who has also played for Inter, AC Milan, Liverpool, and Nice, has long been known for his on-pitch controversies and frequent clashes with managers due to discipline issues.

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While the former Italy international is now searching for a new club, his chances may be slim, as he managed only 16 appearances last season, missing much of it due to a knee injury.

Source: AFP