Mario Balotelli has penned a new deal with Nice.

The former AC Milan striker was coming off contract at the end of this month.

Nice finished third in Ligue 1 this season, qualifying for the Champions League play-offs, and this also convinced SuperMario to remain.

It appears to be another one-year contract, but the club noted he made "considerable financial sacrifices and chose the sporting aspect with his heart."

He had been linked with Spanish sides like Las Palmas.