Serie B AC Monza have officially announced the arrival of Mario Balotelli and confirmed the former Italy international has signed a deal until June 2021.

The former Liverpool and Manchester City striker has been a free agent since leaving Brescia after their relegation to Italian football’s second tier last term.

Balotelli, who won the Premier League title with City in 2012 after achieving three Serie A titles with Inter Milan, had his contract with his hometown side Brescia terminated because he repeatedly missed training sessions in June and July.

Rumours last week claimed he was close to signing with Brazilian outfit Vasco Da Gama. Barnsley also made an enquiry about the former Italy striker last month.

The Italian has now signed a deal with former Milan patron Silvio Berlusconi’s Serie B team.

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