An official announcement about the deal is expected in the coming hours. Al-Ittifaq team currently occupies the last place in the First Division teams standings with 6 points. The 35-year-old player, Mario Balotelli, has previously represented several prominent clubs, including Inter Milan, Manchester City, Milan, Liverpool, the Italian national team, as well as French clubs. Balotelli is distinguished by his ability to shoot with both feet, in addition to his high physical strength and individual skills during attacks. Balotelli achieved significant successes with the clubs he represented, most notably winning the Italian league title three times with Inter Milan, the Italian Cup, and the UEFA Champions League between 2006 and 2010, in addition to winning the English league title with Manchester City in the 2011-2012 season. Al Ittihad learned that the Emirati club Al-Ittifaq is on the verge of finalizing a contract with the experienced Italian striker Mario Balotelli to join the first team and represent it in the First Division as a free agent on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
