Controversial Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has premanently joined French Ligue 1 side, OGC Nice  in a deadline day deal.
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The Ghana-born Italy forward, who joined Liverpool in August 2014 from AC Milan, had struggled to make an impact at Anfield.
Balotelli spent last season on loan at AC Milan and only managed four goals in 28 appearances for the Reds.
"Everybody at Liverpool FC wishes Mario the best of luck in his future career", a statement on the club's website read.‎
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