It has been several weeks now since the rumor about a possible departure of Mario Balotelli from AC Milan has taken centre stage. The man in question chose to clarify the situation today in the Italian press. The former Inter and Manchester City player denied any idea of a departure this winter.

“Mario Balotelli wants to leave Milan in January. We do not yet know where he will go, we study different possibilities,” said Mino Raiola, the agent of Mario Balotelli in the Italian press. Sent all over Europe (Arsenal, Chelsea), the Italian international (29 appearances) of AC Milan has been straightforward about his future in the columns of the Gazzetta dello Sport. The former striker of Citizens dismisses any idea about his departure.

“I’ll stay here,” said the fantastic center-forward in the transalpine daily newspaper. “I have to prepare for the World Cup in Brazil and I can do it quietly here.” Centerpiece of the Lombard workforce (13 games, 6 goals, 4 assists in Serie A), Balotelli therefore does not see his future elsewhere than Milan. Earlier in the day, the vice president of the Lombard club announced.

While being fancied by European major clubs, the status of the player has the merit of being clear. Sorry for Chelsea who had shown particular interest and were about to offer 30 million Euros for the player according to the British press.

Conversely, this news would delight the Rossoneri club and reassure club leaders, anxious to see the name of their regular serial scorer quoted in transfer rumors!