Sparta Rotterdam striker Mathias Pogba admits the family are upset for Mario Balotelli over his career problems.
Balotelli, formerly of Manchester City and Liverpool, is rebuilding his reputation at Nice.
The Italian shares the same agent as Manchester United star Paul Pogba and Mathias told Telefoot: "He's a player we've known for a while.
"I'm a little disappointed with what happened to him. But the player is a great talent, he is very strong. It is a pity that his image is tarnished because it happens outside football.
"But he's really strong."