Mario Balotelli may be preparing for a new chapter in his storied football career — this time in the United States. According to emerging reports, the Italian forward is evaluating a move to Major League Soccer (MLS), with negotiations being handled by FIFA-licensed agent Alessio Sundas and his American Group Sport Management, who operates extensively across the U.S. market.
A Fresh Start in the States?
After stints across Europe with clubs like Inter, Milan, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Nice, Balotelli could be heading to North America to add a new and unexpected twist to his already colorful career. Known for his explosive talent and magnetic personality, “Super Mario” may soon bring his charisma — and goal-scoring ability — to MLS.
The Alessio Sundas Connection
Sundas, who has previously facilitated international transfers and is well connected within U.S. football circles, is reportedly actively working to place Balotelli in an MLS franchise. The Italian agent is said to be engaging with multiple clubs interested in adding a global name to their roster ahead of the 2025 season.
His arrival in the MLS would be in line with the league’s recent trend of attracting high-profile international stars, enhancing both its global appeal and on-field quality.
Why Balotelli Still Matters
Despite ups and downs, Balotelli remains a potent striker with a wealth of experience. At 33, he may no longer be in his prime, but his flair, physicality, and finishing instincts could still make a major impact in a league that continues to evolve rapidly.
For Balotelli, this move could represent a fresh start, far from the media pressure of European football, while offering him a platform to inspire and entertain in a rising league.
Other news - NYCFC Transfermarkt
Other news
- 12:43 New York City FC Acquires $50,000 in GAM from St. Louis CITY SC
- 12:42 New York City FC Loans Forward Jovan Mijatović to Eintracht Braunschweig
- 12:40 LeBron James Madison Square Garden Farewell? Fans Pay Record Prices for Potential Last Game
- 17:43 NYCFC Go Global Again: Australian Defender Kai Trewin Set for MLS Switch
- 00:17 A Year In, Pascal Jansen Is Changing the Culture at NYCFC — and He’s Not Afraid to Say It Out Loud
- 23:08 Not Just a Breakout — Haak Is Entering His Star Era With the LA Galaxy
- 22:20 Castellanos: "I like London, it's like New York"
- 00:09 Jack Harrison’s Incredible Journey: From NYCFC Prodigy to Fiorentina’s New Hope
- 00:03 Warriors Desperate After Butler Injury: Is Karl-Anthony Towns the Last Big Swing?
- 22:00 Bernardo Silva to MLS? Why New York City FC Could Be the Perfect Final Evolution
- 21:30 OFFICIAL - Orlando City sign goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau
- 21:04 Edin Džeko Eyes MLS Finale as Fiorentina Exit Nears: New York City FC in the Mix
- 13:47 Knicks Hit Rock Bottom: Fourth Straight Loss Exposes a Team in Free Fall
- 15:35 Alonso Martínez Named New York City FC's 2025 Most Valuable Player
- 15:34 Thiago Martins Named New York City FC Defensive Player of the Year
- 15:33 Justin Haak Departs New York City FC
- 13:08 Alarm Bells in New York: Knicks’ Defensive Collapse Exposes a Dangerous Trend
- 03:43 Kolek and Robinson Ignite the Rally: How the Knicks’ Bench Powered a Fourth-Quarter Turnaround
- 01:38 OFFICIAL - DC United sign goalkeeper Sean Johnson
- 00:37 New York City FC Signs Midfielder Cooper Flax to a Homegrown Contract
- 23:36 New York City FC Signs Defender Kamran Acito to a Homegrown Contract
- 23:34 Knicks Trade Buzz After Christmas: Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Still Looms Over New York’s Future
- 08:42 New York City FC Re-Signs Midfielder Andrés Perea
- 08:36 Captain Clutch Takes Over: Brunson’s 47 Ignite Knicks’ Statement Win Over Heat
- 10:34 New York City FC Names Robin Nicholls as Academy Director
- 08:21 Knicks Win the NBA Cup—But Refuse the Banner: Why New York Is Already Thinking Bigger
- 13:30 MLS Free Agency 2025: One Player Every Club Should Be Watching Closely
- 12:33 Knicks Eye Defensive Pest Jose Alvarado as Title Push Intensifies: A Perfect Deadline Fit?
- 10:13 The Engine Behind New York’s Rise: How Jalen Brunson Is Powering the Knicks Into Contention
- 09:08 New York City FC to Participate in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
- 08:06 New York City FC Forward Alonso Martínez Undergoes Knee Surgery
- 14:00 Knicks’ Breakout Guard in Jeopardy: Miles “Deuce” McBride’s Ankle Scare Sends Shock Through New York
- 12:20 CHAMPIONS! Inter Miami & Lionel Messi win MLS Cup over Vancouver Whitecaps
- 13:15 Jalen Brunson Shrugs Off MVP Talk After Torching the Bucks: ‘When You Win, Everyone Eats’
- 12:04 NYCFC Crashes Out: Miami’s Five-Goal Surge Ends Cup Dream Despite Haak’s Heroic Header
- 17:30 Towns Reveals Why Shamet Made His Life Easier After Brunson’s Injury
- 16:30 USA Beat Paraguay 2–1 in Intense Friendly, but a Wild Sideline Brawl Steals the Spotlight | VIDEO
- 08:53 Shorthanded Knicks Shock the Heat: Shamet Drops 36, Towns Dominates in Explosive NBA Cup Win
- 00:13 Sensational move: Lewandowski close to leaving Barcelona? AC Milan on the move, but New York City FC is calling.
- 23:20 MLS to align calendar with top leagues around the world
- 22:43 Will Jalen Brunson’s injury derail the New York Knicks’ campaign?