Former Liverpool striker 'at dead end' as transfer deal for 13th different club fails

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCFormer Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli has experienced a nomadic career since leaving Anfield almost a decade agoFormer Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli admits he is at "a dead end" over his career but is refusing to consider retirement. Balotelli has been a free agent since the summer having spent a season at Genoa, his 12th different club of a nomadic career.The ex-Italy international striker, who is now 35, spent two years on the books at Liverpool, scoring only four goals in 28 appearances during the 2014/15 campaign before spending the next season on loan at AC Milan.Balotelli made only six substitute appearances for Genoa having been used sparingly by Turkish side Adana Demirspor and Swiss outfit Sion in the previous two terms.READ MORE: Ryan Gravenberch hands Arne Slot injury concern as Liverpool man 'doesn't feel good'READ MORE: Liverpool paid price for being 'too show-offy' after Champions League showdownThe forward turned down offers from several clubs outside of Italy this summer in the hope of staying in his home country and has no intention of hanging up his boots just yet."To be honest, I'm at a dead end," Balotelli said to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"Physically, I feel good, I'm training for myself."This summer, I had offers from abroad, but secretly I hoped to stay in Italy for another year or two. But that opportunity never came."I'm fit and just waiting for the right opportunity.

Football is still my life, but I only want to come back when I feel I can really contribute again."