“Balotelli would be our Maradona”

Mario Balotelli is currently without a team and Vasco da Gama is very interested in his signing. Fabio Cordella himself, sports director of the Brazilian club, has recognized this in somewhat surprising statements due to the comparisons in the Corriere dello Sport.

“For our fans, he would be like Maradona”, he claimed. “Vasco needs a player like Balotelli and he needs a club like Vasco. He wants to come here. We must not forget that Vasco da Gama is the second club with the most titles in the world after Real Madrid “.

In addition, the manager trusts that Balotelli is ready for this challenge. “I don't think Mario needs to come to Rio de Janeiro to do stupid things, I think he has reached mental maturity”, explained about the always controversial striker.

Regarding the signing, we will have to wait for next month. “Officially we have not signed anyone, but there have been messages and offers. We have closed everything, but we have to formalize it and we hope to be able to do it on January 15“, finished.