Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere admits Mario Balotelli is likely to leave at the end of the season.

The former AC Milan striker has rebuilt his career with OGCN.

"Without Europe, it'll be difficult to keep hold of Balotelli," Rivere told RMC Sport.

“He is exceptional on the field, he is changing his style of football and improving. I don't know if he'll remain with us next season, as it depends on results.

“Balotelli commands a salary of a certain level and we cannot afford that without European competition, even if we'll do everything we can to keep him."