Mario Balotelli, who is currently a free agent, is engaged in discussions to make a return to Serie A with Genoa. The club's manager, Alberto Gilardino, who has experience playing alongside Balotelli in the Italian national team, reached out to him personally to talk about the potential transfer. Genoa, facing challenges in the Serie A standings, is eager to bring Balotelli on board to bolster their team. The negotiations are still in progress, according to reports by La Repubblica and confirmation by Fabrizio Romano.

Genoa has shown interest in Mario Balotelli, who is also a target for Torino. Genoa is looking to bolster their squad with experienced players.