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Raiola says 'Balotelli will play for Dortmund' - but is he serious?

Mario Balotelli will be a Borussia Dortmund player next season, if Mino Raiola's comments upon arriving at the club are to be believed.

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The agent recently stated the Bundesliga club and Marseille were interested in former Manchester City striker Balotelli, and told the media a deal was certain.

"Yes," Raiola said when asked if he was at at the club to discuss the 26-year-old Italian. "Balotelli will play for Dortmund."

The Dutchman's comments have left many confused as to whether he was serious, as he could have been visiting Dortmund to negotiate for one of his youth players.

Balotelli is looking for a new club after spending a season with Nice in Ligue 1, scoring 17 goals in 28 appearances in all competition.

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