Balotelli could stay at Nice for season but must think about his future - Vieira

Julien Laurens examines Mario Balotelli's torrid season so far at Nice, a season without goals and a rocky relationship with Patrick Vieira.
Nice coach Patrick Vieira has said Mario Balotelli could yet see out the season at the club, despite reports that the striker could agree to cancel his contract.
Balotelli has missed the last four matches and was given "a few days to think about his future" by Vieira when his teammates returned to training after the festive break.
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