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GENOA, Italy — Mario Balotelli has signed with relegation-threatened Genoa to mark his return to Serie A after more than four years. The 34-year-old Balotelli last played in Italy's top division with hometown club Brescia in 2019-20. His last appearance for any Italian club was with Monza in Serie B in 2020-21. Balotelli left Turkish club Adana Demirsport after last season and with no transfer fee was a cheap option for financially struggling Genoa. Genoa had just two shots on target in a 3-0 loss at Lazio on Sunday for its fifth defeat in six matches. The former Italy striker could make his Genoa debut on Thursday against Fiorentina.
