Balotelli: I want to stay in Italy this time; national team? The most important thing now is to get back on the field

Mario Balotelli, who is currently a free agent, said in an interview that this time he hopes to stay in Italy to continue his career.

The 34-year-old Balotelli became a free agent after his contract with Turkish Super League team Demirspor expired this summer. So far, he has not yet determined his next destination.

In an interview with Italy's La Repubblica, Balotelli talked about his future: "I want to be well prepared. This time I want to stay in Italy."

"The Italian national team? The most important thing for me is to return to the field. At present, I am not considering the issue of the national team."