Mario Balotelli: Sion fans burn his shirt in protest | OneFootball

Mario Balotelli has been having a hard time of it as of late.

The former Italy international, 32, burst onto the scene at Inter Milan in 2009 before reuniting with his former manager Roberto Mancini at Manchester City a year later.

But he has arguably become a bit of a journeyman striker over the years ever since leaving the Etihad in 2011.

Where does Mario Balotelli play now?

Once regarded as one of the most highly-sought after prospects in world football, Balotelli currently plies his trade for FC Sion in the Swiss Super League.

Having gone on a bit of a streak back in October, he has been unable to find the back of the net since last November.

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Naturally, supporters have started to lose patience with his struggles in front of goal.

In fact, some of them were so incensed after the 4-0 defeat to San Gallo last night, they decided to burn his shirt inside the stadium in protest.

According to reports in Switzerland, fans began to leave the stands before the match had finished.

Banners were also displayed in reference to Balotelli with the words: "Either work for the jersey or get out."

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Does Mario Balotelli regret leaving Manchester City?

Maybe he should have just stayed in Manchester after all...

He told The Athletic in 2022: "I think that was my biggest mistake, to leave City.

"Even in the year when I left, I played very well in Milan for a year and a half, but after that, I had some problems. And now that I'm older, I know that I shouldn't have left City at that time.

"All these years seeing City improving, improving and improving. I could have been here like Sergio Aguero for a long time.

"If I had my mindset now [laughs]. When I was at City, probably one [Ballon d'Or] I could have won, I'm sure about this. But you know, when you grow up, you mature more, so."