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Mario Balotelli's clubs since leaving Manchester City include AC Milan, Liverpool, Nice, Marseille and Monza Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has joined Serie A club Genoa on a free transfer. The 34-year-old had been without a club since departing Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor this summer. Balotelli, who has 36 Italy caps, returns to playing in his home country more than three years after leaving Monza. Part of Manchester City's title winning squad in 2012, Balotelli joins a struggling Genoa side who sit in the relegation positions. Genoa, managed by Alberto Gilardino, are 18th after taking six points from their opening nine games. Balotelli made headlines for his behaviour on and off the pitch during his time in the Premier League. The best and worst of Balotelli At Manchester City that included a training-ground bust-up with manager Roberto Mancini, and he famously revealed a 'why always me? ' T-shirt after scoring in a 6-1 demolition of rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford. Balotelli scored 30 goals in two and a half years with the Blues, helping the club win a first league title since 1968. After a first, brief stint at AC Milan, an unsuccessful move to Liverpool in 2014 followed, which led to a loan back to the San Siro. Since then, Balotelli has played across Europe for a number of clubs, including French sides Nice and Marseille, and Italian clubs Brescia and Monza. A member of the Italy squad that finished as runners-up at Euro 2012, Balotelli has not played for his country since 2018. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Reaction as Man Utd sack Ten Hag 'Baffling decisions' and £564m - inside Ten Hag's turbulent reign Who might replace Ten Hag as Man Utd manager? Charlie Brooker hosts a dive into the week's news With guest panellists, artist Sir Grayson Perry and comedian Angela Barnes Why do prisons make such good settings for cinema? Ray Winstone talks about his breakout role as a borstal boy in the controversial, banned TV play Scum Travel across the solar system with Professor Brian Cox Explore the diverse worlds that orbit the sun How to survive politics when things get tough Michael Gove and guests discuss candidly how best to navigate difficult times Arsenal dig deep - but at what cost as ominous gap opens up? Norris calls Verstappen 'dangerous' as Sainz wins in Mexico Ten Hag blames 'injustice', but is poor finishing costing Man Utd? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Why Liverpool will be happier with a point than Arsenal 'A reason why people pay', as Palmer vows to stay grounded 'That performance would not have troubled Australia' Pope, Stokes & bowlers - five talking points from Pakistan Monger breaks Ironman record for double amputee Why Slot's Liverpool still have a lot to learn - Benitez Real Madrid fan Topuria emerges as UFC's 'Galactico' 'Oh my goodness' - Wieffer error allows Wolves to snatch point. Video'Oh my goodness' - Wieffer error allows Wolves to snatch point One last collapse in my final Test as correspondent - Agnew Is Wolves' late fightback a turning point for O'Neil? How 'impressive' Southampton caused problems for Man City. Video How 'impressive' Southampton caused problems for Man City 'I want to be first full-back to win Ballon d'Or' 'The best players in England' - Stokes backs batters England suffer defeat by Germany in seven-goal thriller. Video England suffer defeat by Germany in seven-goal thriller More questions than answers for England in defeat Why does A$AP Rocky want to buy Tranmere? Video Why does A$AP Rocky want to buy Tranmere? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.