Balotelli is on the verge of joining Ligue 1 side Nice after being told he has no future at Liverpool.

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Ahead of the move, the striker and a host of his friends were seen at an Italian restaurant in the Manchester city centre.

The striker will be relieved that he has finally found a club after he was considered surplus to requirement at Liverpool.

After having problems finding a club, the 26-year-old met with the president of .

He is now set to join Nice who have made an impressive start to their league campaign, collecting seven points from their opening three games.

The striker will look to rebuild his career at the Ligue 1 club after an unsuccessful loan spell at AC Milan last season.