10 Liverpool flops who found success elsewhere

#4. Mario Balotelli - OGC Nice

Balotelli was recently recalled to the Italian team after four years!

You either hate him or you love him, there is rarely an in between for Mario Balotelli. Signing the Italian was a big gamble by Liverpool and it was one that failed miserably.

He was signed for £16 million in 2014 and in his first season, he played 28 games in all competitions, of which only 14 were as starters and scored just four goals.

The following season, he was sent on loan to Milan where he again failed scoring thrice in 23 games. In 2016, with Jurgen Klopp at the helm, Liverpool decided to cut their losses and sell him to Nice on a free transfer on deadline day.

His reputation preceded him and hence, at Nice, he only signed a one year contract but an impressive debut season during which he scored 17 goals in 28 games earned him a one-year extension. In 2017/18, he improved on his previous tally by scoring 26 times in 38 games.

In May 2018, he was recalled to the national team for the first time since the 2014 FIFA World Cup by his former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini. He marked his return by scoring a goal against Saudi Arabia.

The next three players on the list are the ones that have defied expectations and gone on to play for Spain!