A possible operation, surprisingly. Mario Balotelli could be the first Italian player to wear the Flamengo shirt. The discussions were brought forward by the agent Andrea Cattoli, with the Brazilians ready to offer two-and-a-half years for the attacker. After playing for the vertical rossonero of Milan, an opportunity to play for the horizontal rossonero of Brazil may come, with the player interested to expanding his football horizons beyond Europe.
Flamengo is ready to welcome the player to Brazil if the offer is accepted: the assent of the former Inter and Milan man was already given, with contacts kept directly with Vice President Braz and Sporting Director Spindel. The Brazilian response to De Rossi's arrival to Boca may indeed be Balotelli, who would come to South America with his brother Enock. The Rio de Janeiro squad Boavista is interested in Mario's brother.
