AC Milan have dented Arsenal’s chances of signing Mario Balotelli, after chairman Adriano Galliani stated that the forward will stay at the club.
Balotelli had been linked with a move away from the Serie A club, and Arsene Wenger had looked certain to swiftly tie up a deal for the striker.
Milan had also reportedly told Balotelli that he could leave the San Siro.
But Arsenal will have to look elsewhere, with chairman Galliani pulling the plug.
Galliani stated in a recent interview with the Italian press.
“I don’t like that it seems as though the national team lost due to Balotelli. Italy lost for other reasons.
“Balotelli has been the only striker who scored, others didn’t have a shot on target.
“It’s not understood why people only talk about Balotelli, when the national team had a coach, technical staff and 22 other players.
“Let’s talk about the group. Now it seems the disappointment has been Balotelli. I don’t understand this and I prefer avoiding other comments.”
Balotelli signed from Manchester City in the January of 2013, and scored 14 League goals in 30 Serie A games for Milan.
By Ben Reardon
@BenReardon1
