Balotelli confirms transfer to Al-Ittifaq FC with three-word message – video

Italian striker Mario Balotelli has confirmed his transfer to Al-Ittifaq FC: ‘I’m here!’

Mario Balotelli has officially joined Dubai-based side Al-Ittifaq FC.

Official: Balotelli joins Al-Ittifaq FC

The former Inter, Milan and Manchester City star confirmed his latest move with an Instagram AI-generated video on Sunday morning.

Balotelli announced his transfer by using just three words: ‘I’m here,’ wrote the 35-year-old striker who landed in Dubai on Saturday.

Before leaving Italy yesterday, Balotelli said he was considering becoming a coach after the end of his playing career and claimed he’d still be playing for Genoa if the Grifone had not hired Patrick Vieira.