Balotelli disappointment as Monza fail in Serie A promotion bid

 

Cristian Brocchi's side fell short of the top flight after they were unable to overturn a three-goal first leg deficit, despite a third-place finish

Mario Balotelli will be left to consider his football future in the wake of Monza's failure to achieve promotion to Serie A following their play-off exit to Cittadella on Thursday.

The former Italy international was arguably the flagship name among an ambitious squad looking to make it back-to-back leaps up the league ladder Stadio Brianteo this term.

But a 3-0 first leg deficit against Roberto Venturato's sixth-place side proved too much to overcome, despite the 30-year-old netting almost helping them to a second leg comeback in a 2-0 victory.