Mario Balotelli will remain with Nice this season, L’Equipe reports.

The 28-year-old has spent two years with Nice but was linked with a move away from the Allianz Riviera this summer, with south-coast rivals Marseille reportedly front-runners for his signature.

Nice alluded to Marseille’s interest in the Italy international when revealing that Balotelli had decided to commit his services to Les Aiglons.