Mario Balotelli at 'dead end' as former Liverpool striker struggles to find team

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Former Liverpool and Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has confessed he finds himself at "a dead end" regarding his career but remains determined not to contemplate retirement. "To be honest, I'm at a dead end," Balotelli told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"This summer, I had offers from abroad, but secretly I hoped to stay in Italy for another year or two. Balotelli also played for Manchester City (Image: Getty Images) "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." Balotelli became one of the most exciting young players in Europe at Inter Milan during the late 2000s, helping the Italian side win three Serie A titles, the Italian Cup, Italian Super Cup, and Champions League. Balotelli has enjoyed a decent career since then, scoring more than 200 goals for club and country, but failed to replicate the success he enjoyed with Inter and City.