He can still score with the ladies! Mario Balotelli shrugs off career worries as he parties with girls back home in Italy
His career at Liverpool seems to be nearing its end.
But footballer Mario Balotelli showed little sign of work stress when he headed home to Italy last week for a pre-season party.
The 24-year-old was spotted on a wild night out with friends in Portofino, where he soon caught the attention of some gorgeous girls.
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Let's party: Liverpool footballer Mario Balotelli showed little sign of career worries when he headed out on the town in Italy last week
The playful football player, who was granted compassionate leave from his club following the death of his father earlier this month, got close to two stunning ladies as he partied the night away with his friends.
The striker was seen giving one of his admirers a piggy back before climbing onto the shoulders of his friend so he could have a dance with the brunette beauty.
Another gorgeous girl was spotted in conversation with the Liverpool player as he sat at an outside table and enjoyed a drink.
Plenty of bling: The 24-year-old striker accessorised his black t-shirt and jeans with flash pendants and diamond earrings
Admirers: Mario attracted the attention of several gorgeous girls, with the sportsman seen messing about in a piggy-back dance off with one fan
That's what friends are for: The footballer climbed on top of one pal's shoulders as another mate gave the pretty brunette a lift
Le's dance: The gorgeous girl showed off her moves while an amused Mario looked on
Mario showed off his flash style with plenty of bling accessorising his black outfit.
His night out came just days before he jetted back to Liverpool this week for pre-season training, although the star striker has so far been left on the bench.
While some of his team-mates were preparing to face Swindon on Sunday, Balotelli was left training at Liverpool's training complex.
Time to swap: The girl was spotted climbing from Mario's friend's shoulders to the footballer's
I've got you babe: The brunette held on tight as Mario gave her a boost in the Portofino bar
Dance off: The footballer and the mystery girl appeared to be getting on famously
Feeling shy? The girl covered her face with her hands as Mario made her laugh with his playful antics
In the spotlight: Mario and his friends attracted plenty of attention from others in the bar
The Italy international appears to not have a future at the club and they have made it clear to him that he's able to go and find another club.
Balotelli signed for Liverpool last summer in a £16million deal from AC Milan, but struggled to match expectations.
The 24-year-old should fans that he's not in the squad for Swindon after posting a picture on Instagram, showing him holding a bird of prey, writing: 'On the way to training... puma VS hawk.'
Another admirer: Another brunette in a yellow lace dress also caught the footballer's eye
Flirting: The pretty girl appeared to be trying to win the striker over as they chatted over drinks
Winning him round: Mario couldn't keep his eyes off the stunning girl as she leaned in closer
Back home: The footballer headed home earlier this month after being granted compassionate leave from his club following the death of his father
Partying the stress away: The Liverpool footballer appeared in good spirits despite a difficult few weeks
Career woes: The Italy international appears to not have a future at Liverpool and they have made it clear to him that he's able to go and find another club
His career woes come amid a relatively calm period in his high profile personal life, with the footballer enjoying a day out in Milan with former partner Raffaella Fico and their daughter Pia, two, last month.
Raffaella, 27, an underwear model and aspiring singer, and the Sicilian striker had an acrimonious split before Pia's birth, but have enjoyed a cordial relationship in recent months.
The couple had a brief on-off relationship, that began in December 2011 and ended in April 2012 following a furious doorstep bust up after Raffaella flew to Manchester from Italy to confront Mario over his alleged cheating.
High hopes: Balotelli signed for Liverpool last summer in a £16million deal from AC Milan, but struggled to match expectations
Taking his mind off things: Mario's mates and the ladies appeared to help him forget about his work worries
He's popular: Another stunning girl chatted to the footballer as he mingled in the al fresco bar
Heading out: The star, showing off his flash yellow trainers, was later spotted walking away with the brunette he gave a piggy-back to
Dodgy footwork: Mario helped his new pal as she stumbled in her towering heels
After party: The brunette in the yellow dress was also spotted heading away with Mario and his friends
Local legend: The sportsman had been enjoying some time back home ahead of pre-season training in the UK
Pick me up: Mario's close group of friends back home have no doubt been a shoulder to lean on
Less than two months after their breakup, Raffaella revealed that she was pregnant, infuriating the Liverpool striker who claimed she told the media before she told him.
The footballer refused to acknowledge paternity, demanding a DNA test, which saw the pair play out a furious slanging match via the Italian media.
Despite this, the couple briefly reunited during Raffaella's pregnancy, but had separated by December 2012 when Pia was born.
Attracting attention: The Italian striker stood out from the crowd thanks to his flash accessories
Father figure: The footballer was spotted enjoying a day out in Milan with former partner Raffaella Fico and their daughter Pia, two, last month
Moving forward: Raffaella, 27, an underwear model and aspiring singer, and the Sicilian striker had an acrimonious split before Pia's birth, but have enjoyed a cordial relationship in recent months
Messy past: Less than two months after their breakup, Raffaella revealed that she was pregnant with Mario's child
Hitting the headlines: The footballer refused to acknowledge paternity, demanding a DNA test, which saw the pair play out a furious slanging match via the Italian media
Doting dad: Italy international Mario did not acknowledge he was Pia’s father until February last year, when DNA tests proved his paternity
Raffaella, who has dated Cristiano Ronaldo in the past and also appeared in Italy's version of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, sold exclusive first pictures of Pia to glossy Italian weekly Chi.
Italy international Mario did not acknowledge he was Pia’s father until February last year, when DNA tests proved his paternity.
After receiving confirmation he broke the news on Twitter, telling followers: ‘Finally the TRUTH :-) ...PIA ... Sweet child of mine !!! your Dad.[sic]’
The footballer later took court action to win greater access to Pia, who he is believed to be paying £1,000 a week in child maintenance.
Good to be home: Mario had been spending time with Pia during his trip back to Italy
Single and ready to mingle: He may be on friendly terms with his ex but Mario looked very much the single man during his night out
Boys night: The footballer was joined by a table of male friends as they enjoyed drinks in Portofino
Uncertain time: Shortly after his night out in Italy, Mario returned to Liverpool for pre season training
Work hard play hard: The future looked uncertain for his career but Mario seemed to be enjoy his weeks away from the pitch
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