Mino Raiola says Italy coach Giampiero Ventura has spoken to Nice striker Mario Balotelli.

The agent admits he told Balotelli to stay with his French club this season.

“I told Mario it was wise to stay in the Nice project for two years," said Raiola.

"I expect (Italy Coach Giampiero) Ventura has talked to him, but it's one thing to talk and another to call him up."