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Mario Balotelli set to be released by Brescia

Football - Serie A - Brescia v Lazio - Stadio Mario Rigamonti, Brescia, Italy - January 5, 2020, Brescia's Mario Balotelli reacts after scoring their first goal. [REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo]

Mario Balotelli’s ill-fated stint at hometown club Brescia appears to be coming to an end, with local media reporting yesterday his contract will be terminated after repeated absences from training.

A letter notifying Balotelli of his release was sent to the Italy international by the club’s lawyers on Friday, according to Sky Sport, Gazzetta dello Sport and the AGI news agency.

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