Saturday 29 December 2018 19:11, UK
Mario Balotelli has been granted extended leave by Nice so the Italian striker can make up his mind about his future at the club.
The 28-year-old, who has had spells at Manchester City and Liverpool, has scored 33 goals in 51 games since joining the Ligue 1 side in 2016 and is under contract until the end of this season.
Nice head coach Patrick Vieira, who took charge at the French club in June, said: "I have given Mario a few extra days off to think about his future and what he wants to do.
"He's under contract here and everything is possible, if we can come to a common agreement who knows."
Balotelli came close to a move to Marseille over the summer and returned to training late and unfit after the deal fell through. He has since been linked with moves to England and Turkey.
