Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is again touting himself to Italian clubs.

After losing his place in City's line-up, Balotelli has told Gazzetta dello Sport he'd welcome a move to Palermo.

"Playing for Palermo would be nice," he said. "It's nice and sunny there."

AC Milan patron Silvio Berlusconi shut the door on signing Balotelli yesterday.

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