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Napoli keep door ajar for Man City's Balotelli

Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri insists he wouldn't mind having Manchester City's Mario Balotelli at the club.

The 21-year old Italian striker has constantly been linked with a return to his homeland since departing Inter Milan for City in August 2010 and Mazzarri says he would certainly have him at the Stadio San Paolo alongside Ezequiel Lavezzi who is being targeted by other clubs in Europe.

"I am happy to have Lavezzi and the other players in my team," said Mazzarri.

"But as I've always said, I wouldn't say no to Balotelli. He is a very strong player.

"But right now we have other things to think about."

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