Mario Balotelli fires brutal X-rated message to Patrick Vieira after Arsenal legend sacked
Patrick Vieira has been sacked as Genoa manager after less than a year in the role, with the Serie A side without a win this season, and Mario Balotelli posted a brutal message to the Frenchman
Mario Balotelli fired a brutal message to Patrick Vieira after his sacking(Image: Image Photo Agency, Getty Images)
Mario Balotelli has launched a scathing attack on Patrick Vieira following the former Arsenal midfielder’s sacking as Genoa manager.
Vieira has left his position after less than a year in charge, with the club sitting at the bottom of Serie A. The pair have endured a turbulent relationship, with the Italian having played under the Frenchman at Nice before joining Genoa just a month prior to Vieira’s appointment as boss. Alberto Gilardino had overseen Balotelli’s arrival but was swiftly replaced by the World Cup winner.
During their spell together in France, Vieira claimed that Balotelli’s mentality ‘isn’t made for team sports’ and that ‘it’s very difficult for me to work with him’. The former Manchester City forward rarely got a look-in under Vieira before departing Genoa at the conclusion of last season.
Following Vieira’s axing, Balotelli was quick to share his thoughts on the Serie A club’s decision. “Karma is a b****,” he wrote on Instagram.
“God sees everything and takes care of the rest. Now Genoa can finally focus on people who really like the environment, supporters and the badge and who deeply believe that Genoa deserves to be at the top.
Patrick Vieira has been sacked by Genoa(Image: Image Photo Agency, Getty Images)
“The excellent work done by Gilardino and Zangrillo was not in vain. It was simply exploited in a selfish and dishonest way by those who succeeded them, taking advantage of what they had built with relentlessness, respect and passion.
“They exploited the immense work of Gilardino and Zangrillo, their commitment and dedication to these colours, without really understanding their value.”
Genoa announced the news on Saturday with the club languishing at the foot of Serie A and yet to register a victory this campaign. Vieira had only penned a fresh deal with the Italian outfit during the summer following speculation linking him with former employers Inter Milan.
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“Genoa CFC announces that Patrick Vieira is no longer the coach of the First Team,” Genoa declared in a statement.
“The club would like to thank the coach and his staff for the dedication and professionalism they have shown throughout their work and wishes them all the best for their future careers.
“The technical leadership of the First Team has been entrusted on an interim basis to Mister Roberto Murgita, assisted by Mister Domenico Criscito,” they continued. Genoa’s upcoming fixture is on Monday, travelling to face Sassuolo.
