Press reports have confirmed that the news about Italian striker Mario Balotelli nearing a transfer to the Saudi club Al-Ettifaq is not true and does not reflect the current reality of the transfer market.

According to the reliable journalist Ben Jacobs, there has been no official or unofficial communication between Al-Ettifaq club management and Balotelli or his representatives, and the idea of signing the player has not been considered in the club’s plans for the near future.

The same source clarified that what has been circulating in recent hours is nothing more than media rumors, given the absence of any concrete steps or genuine interest from the Saudi club in signing the former Manchester City striker.

It is worth noting that Balotelli's name is occasionally linked with several clubs, especially given his extensive history in European football. However, his future remains open with no official developments yet, as he awaits a serious offer that matches his ambitions for the next stage.