Balotelli in Naples, Osimhen replies: you are welcome – Corriere.it

Mario Balotelli he’s not doing very well in Switzerland. With the Zion he hasn’t scored since November and feels a little nostalgic thinking about Italy. The attacker also demonstrated it on Instagram, where he posted a story. Or rather, an answer to the classic ask me a question box. A fan took the opportunity to reiterate a particular wish for him: I would like to see you in Naples, complete with heart-eyed smileys and a big blue heart. An invitation that Balotelli, who has always been very fond of the city, welcomed with pleasure.

Welcome from Osimhen

So much so that the 32-year-old striker turned it all around Victor Osimhen, tagging him to understand what he thought. The Nigerian striker, 25 goals in 29 seasonal games, replied with enthusiasm: You’re always welcome. No fear for any competition therefore, quite the contrary. Not the first time that Balotelli has shown his love for Naples, the city of Raffaella Fico, the mother of his daughter. When in the 2011/12 Champions League — the first time for the Azzurri at certain levels — he scored to the then goalkeeper De Sanctis with the shirt of Manchester Cityhe didn’t exult and San Paolo didn’t boo. His name has often been compared to the blues, like when De Laurentiis had to support someone alongside Milik in the post Higuain. A marriage that never materialised, a bond that nevertheless always remained special.