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Agent: 'Mario Balotelli not returning to Italy'

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli will not be returning to Italy in January, according to his agent.

The agent of Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has insisted that his client has no intention of returning to his native Italy.

The 24-year-old only arrived at Anfield from AC Milan during the summer, but reports have suggested that all parties have decided that it would be best if he left the club in January.

However, Mino Raiola has moved to play down that speculation, having described the notion of a move back to Italy as "impossible".

"A return to Inter? Impossible. Not for (Roberto) Mancini but for other reasons for which is not due to talk about. Neither Napoli. Mario doesn't return to Italy," Sky Sports News has quoted Raiola as saying.

Balotelli has scored two goals during his 12 appearances this term, neither of which have come in the Premier League.

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AC Milan's Mario Balotelli in action during a friendly match against Chelsea on August 4, 2013
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