Mario Balotelli jokes about 'dream' Real Madrid move amid search for new club as free agent aims to retire alongside his brother

Mario Balotelli, a free agent, has spoken out about his immediate future in football and the sentimental promise he made to his brother, Enock.

• Balotelli is actively searching for a new club
• He jokingly expressed a "dream" of playing for Real Madrid 
• He aims to retire alongside his brother

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Balotelli has jokingly expressed his 'dream' of playing for Real Madrid while he searches for a new club. In an interview with Gazeta Express, the veteran striker, who turns 35 on August 12, revealed he is "looking for a club that will trust me" for the next "two or three years" before fulfilling a promise to retire alongside his brother, Enock. Balotelli has been without a club since his contract with Genoa expired in June 2025 after a brief spell where he made just six appearances.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Balotelli's nomadic career has seen him play for 12 different clubs across Italy, England, France, Switzerland and Turkey. He has often been a controversial figure, but has also demonstrated moments of brilliant form. After a career with a number of high-profile clubs, including Inter Milan, Manchester City, and Liverpool, the Italian is now seeking a final challenge. His desire to play alongside his brother Enock Barwuah, who currently plays for Vado in Italy's amateur divisions, adds a personal and sentimental element to his search for a new team.

• WHAT MARIO BALOTELLI SAID

  Speaking on his dream Balotelli hilariously said, "Playing for Real Madrid…"

  Talking about his professional career, he added, "I'm looking for a club that will trust me. I want to play for another two or three years. Then I'll go to my brother Enock.

  "He's now playing for Vado among the amateurs. We'll see. Anyway, I promised him I'll end my career playing alongside him."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BALOTELLI?

  Balotelli is actively training and claims to feel "ready" for a new challenge. His future is currently uncertain, with no concrete offers publicly confirmed. He has been linked with a move to Spanish third-tier side Real Murcia. His focus remains on finding a club for the immediate future, with the long-term plan of retiring alongside his brother in the lower leagues of Italian football.