Roberto Mancini has supported Mario Balotelli during his eventful career but is frustrated the Italy striker does not have a club.
Mario Balotelli being without a club as a new season approaches is "not normal", says Italy head coach Roberto Mancini.
Balotelli is reportedly close to joining hometown club Brescia after negotiations with Brazilian giants Flamengo broke down.
He scored eight goals in 15 appearances for Marseille last term, having impressed in an early stint with their Ligue 1 rivals Nice, but budgetary constraints at the Stade Velodrome left the 29-year-old seeking pastures new once again.